How to get from Lima to Juliaca
There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Juliaca: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 40 min). By bus it's about 17 h 40 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 843 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 40 min | 843 km | Airlines: LAN Airlines |
Bus | 17 h 40 minestimated | 1.096 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 12 h 55 minestimated | 1.096 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 Juliaca dura aproximadamente 1 h 40 min (843 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 17 h 40 min. En auto son unos 1.096 km por ruta, cerca de 12 h 55 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 Juliaca?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 40 min, by bus ~17 h 40 min and by car ~12 h 55 min.
Are there flights from Lima to Juliaca?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–Juliaca route is operated by LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 40 min and covers about 843 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Lima to Juliaca?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 40 min vs ~17 h 40 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 Juliaca?
It's about 1.096 km by road, roughly 12 h 55 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Lima and Juliaca?
In a straight line it's about 843 km between Lima and Juliaca.
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