Arequipa to Chimbote flights
Chimbote lies 1,117 km (694 mi) north-west of Arequipa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Arequipa | Chimbote | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 1.2 million | 316,966 |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | AQP, 7 km out | CHM, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 02174–16300 | 02801–22630 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Arequipa
Arequipa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,777 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Chimbote
Chimbote is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (regional) | CHM | 11 km (7 mi) | 5,905 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chimbote from Arequipa?
1,117 km (694 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Arequipa.
How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Chimbote by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arequipa and Chimbote?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Which airports are used for Arequipa to Chimbote flights?
Typically Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM).
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.