Callao to Arequipa flights
Arequipa lies 773 km (480 mi) south-east of Callao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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.
| Callao | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 4 km out | AQP, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 02690–16500 | 02174–16300 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Callao
Callao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,777 ft | 8,405 ft |
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Staying in Arequipa
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa. Of the 344 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (241), and 6 are five-star. Across 129 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 59,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Arequipa from Callao?
773 km (480 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Callao.
How long does it take to get from Callao to Arequipa by air?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Callao and Arequipa?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Which airports are used for Callao to Arequipa flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP).
Where can I stay in Arequipa?
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa, bookable on this site.
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.