How to get from Antofagasta to Lima
There are 3 ways to get from Antofagasta to Lima: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 25 min). By bus it's about 30 h 30 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.453 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 25 min | 1.453 km | Airlines: Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia |
Bus | 30 h 30 minestimated | 1.889 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 22 h 15 minestimated | 1.889 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Antofagasta y Lima dura aproximadamente 2 h 25 min (1.453 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 30 h 30 min. En auto son unos 1.889 km por ruta, cerca de 22 h 15 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Antofagasta to Lima?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 25 min, by bus ~30 h 30 min and by car ~22 h 15 min.
Are there flights from Antofagasta to Lima?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Antofagasta–Lima route is operated by Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 25 min and covers about 1.453 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Antofagasta to Lima?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 25 min vs ~30 h 30 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Antofagasta to Lima?
It's about 1.889 km by road, roughly 22 h 15 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Antofagasta and Lima?
In a straight line it's about 1.453 km between Antofagasta and Lima.
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