How to get from Santiago to Arica

There are 2 ways to get from Santiago to Arica: flight and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 40 min). It's about 1.673 km in a straight line.

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Mode	Approx. time	Distance	Detail
Flight⚡ Fastest	2 h 40 min	1.673 km	Airlines: LAN Airlines
Car	25 h 35 minestimated	2.175 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 Arica dura aproximadamente 2 h 40 min (1.673 km en línea recta).

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

LAN Airlines

Departure: SCLArrival: ARI

🚌 By land (bus and car)

En auto son unos 2.175 km por ruta, cerca de 25 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 Santiago to Arica?

It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 40 min and by car ~25 h 35 min.

Are there flights from Santiago to Arica?

Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Santiago–Arica route is operated by LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 40 min and covers about 1.673 km.

How long does it take to drive from Santiago to Arica?

It's about 2.175 km by road, roughly 25 h 35 min of driving without stops.

What is the distance between Santiago and Arica?

In a straight line it's about 1.673 km between Santiago and Arica.