How to get from Santiago to Antofagasta
There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to Antofagasta: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h). By bus it's about 23 h 15 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.107 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h | 1.107 km | Airlines: Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, LAN Airlines, Pal airlines, Sky Airline |
Bus | 23 h 15 minestimated | 1.439 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 16 h 55 minestimated | 1.439 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 Santiago y Antofagasta dura aproximadamente 2 h (1.107 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 23 h 15 min. En auto son unos 1.439 km por ruta, cerca de 16 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 Santiago to Antofagasta?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h, by bus ~23 h 15 min and by car ~16 h 55 min.
Are there flights from Santiago to Antofagasta?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Santiago–Antofagasta route is operated by Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, LAN Airlines, Pal airlines and Sky Airline (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h and covers about 1.107 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Santiago to Antofagasta?
Flying is much faster (~2 h vs ~23 h 15 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 Santiago to Antofagasta?
It's about 1.439 km by road, roughly 16 h 55 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Santiago and Antofagasta?
In a straight line it's about 1.107 km between Santiago and Antofagasta.
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