How to get from Lima to Antofagasta
There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Antofagasta: 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 Lima y Antofagasta 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 Lima to Antofagasta?
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 Lima to Antofagasta?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–Antofagasta 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 Lima to Antofagasta?
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 Lima to Antofagasta?
It's about 1.889 km by road, roughly 22 h 15 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Lima and Antofagasta?
In a straight line it's about 1.453 km between Lima and Antofagasta.
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