How to get from Lima to Chiclayo

There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Chiclayo: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 25 min). By bus it's about 13 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 654 km in a straight line.

Compare ways to travel

Mode	Approx. time	Distance	Detail
Flight⚡ Fastest	1 h 25 min	654 km	Airlines: LAN Airlines
Bus	13 h 45 minestimated	850 km	Estimated from road distance
Car	10 hestimated	850 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 Chiclayo dura aproximadamente 1 h 25 min (654 km en línea recta).

Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):

LAN Airlines

Departure: LIMArrival: CIX

🚌 By land (bus and car)

En bus el trayecto ronda las 13 h 45 min. En auto son unos 850 km por ruta, cerca de 10 h 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 Chiclayo?

It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 25 min, by bus ~13 h 45 min and by car ~10 h.

Are there flights from Lima to Chiclayo?

Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–Chiclayo route is operated by LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 25 min and covers about 654 km.

Is it better to fly or take the bus from Lima to Chiclayo?

Flying is much faster (~1 h 25 min vs ~13 h 45 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 Chiclayo?

It's about 850 km by road, roughly 10 h of driving without stops.

What is the distance between Lima and Chiclayo?

In a straight line it's about 654 km between Lima and Chiclayo.