Sydney to Copiapó flights
Copiapó lies 11,920 km (7,407 mi) south-east of Sydney, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sydney | Copiapó | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Chile |
| Population | 5.6 million | 129,280 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | CPO, 46 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 1530000 |
Clocks in Copiapó are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 16 h 2 min journey lands only 3 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Copiapó
Crossing from Australia into Chile: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (CLP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Copiapó
Copiapó is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desierto de Atacama Airport (regional) | CPO | 46 km (29 mi) | 7,218 ft | 670 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,920 km (7,407 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Copiapó from Sydney?
11,920 km (7,407 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Copiapó by air?
About 16 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Copiapó?
Copiapó is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Santiago against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Copiapó flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).
What currency do I need in Copiapó?
The Peso (CLP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.