Lima to Iquique by bus
Iquique lies 1,168 km (726 mi) south-east of Lima, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 12 min including stops, over roughly 1,425 km (885 mi) of road.
| Lima | Iquique | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Chile |
| Population | 7.7 million | 199,587 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 1100000 |
Clocks in Iquique are 2 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 21 h 12 min journey lands 23 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Iquique
Crossing from Peru into Chile: money changes from the Sol to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book buses from Lima to Iquique
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Staying in Iquique
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Common questions
How far is Iquique from Lima?
1,168 km (726 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima; by road roughly 1,425 km (885 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lima to Iquique by bus?
About 21 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Iquique?
Iquique is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/Lima).
What currency do I need in Iquique?
The Peso (CLP).
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.