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Distance from Antofagasta to Arica

576km
1 h 27 minby plane
9 h 36 min🚗 by car
12 h 28 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

AntofagastaAntofagasta13 m

Antofagasta is a port city in northern Chile, about 1,100 kilometres (700 mi) north of Santiago. It is the capital of Antofagasta Province and Antofagasta Region. As of the 2024 census, with a population of 401,096, i…

AricaArica29 m

Arica is a port city and commune in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region. It is Chile's northernmost city, being located only 18 km (11 mi) south of the border with Peru. The city is the ca…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Antofagasta to Arica?

It is 576 km in a straight line from Antofagasta to Arica. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Antofagasta to Arica?

A direct flight takes about 1 h 27 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Antofagasta to Arica?

Around 9 h 36 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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