Driving from Arequipa to Loja
Loja lies 1,614 km (1,003 mi) north-west of Arequipa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 1,969 km (1,223 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Arequipa | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Ecuador |
| Population | 1.2 million | 274,112 |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 2,060 m (6,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 02174–16300 | 110101–110115 |
What changes when you arrive in Loja
Crossing from Peru into Ecuador: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book car hire from Arequipa to Loja
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Staying in Loja
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Common questions
How far is Loja from Arequipa?
1,614 km (1,003 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Arequipa; by road roughly 1,969 km (1,223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Loja by car?
About 24 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arequipa and Loja?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Loja?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.