Driving from Arequipa to Arica
Arica lies 266 km (165 mi) south-east of Arequipa, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 324 km (201 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Arequipa | Arica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Chile |
| Population | 1.2 million | 241,653 |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 02174–16300 | 1000000 |
Clocks in Arica are 2 h ahead of Arequipa right now, so a 4 h 3 min journey lands 6 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arica
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 car hire from Arequipa to Arica
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Staying in Arica
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Common questions
How far is Arica from Arequipa?
266 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Arequipa; by road roughly 324 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Arica by car?
About 4 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arequipa and Arica?
Arica is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/Lima).
What currency do I need in Arica?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.