How to get from La Paz to Iquique
There are 3 ways to get from La Paz to Iquique: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 10 min). By bus it's about 10 h 20 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 494 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 10 min | 494 km | Airlines: LAN Airlines |
Bus | 10 h 20 minestimated | 642 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 7 h 35 minestimated | 642 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 La Paz y Iquique dura aproximadamente 1 h 10 min (494 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 10 h 20 min. En auto son unos 642 km por ruta, cerca de 7 h 35 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 La Paz to Iquique?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 10 min, by bus ~10 h 20 min and by car ~7 h 35 min.
Are there flights from La Paz to Iquique?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the La Paz–Iquique route is operated by LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 10 min and covers about 494 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from La Paz to Iquique?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 10 min vs ~10 h 20 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 La Paz to Iquique?
It's about 642 km by road, roughly 7 h 35 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between La Paz and Iquique?
In a straight line it's about 494 km between La Paz and Iquique.
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