Iquique to Arica flights
Arica lies 194 km (120 mi) north of Iquique, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Iquique | Arica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Population | 199,587 | 241,653 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | IQQ, 36 km out | ARI, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 1100000 | 1000000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Iquique
Iquique is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Arica
Arica is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chacalluta International Airport (regional) | ARI | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,186 ft | 167 ft |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (regional) | TCQ | 47 km (29 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,538 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Arica from Iquique?
194 km (120 mi) in a straight line, north of Iquique.
How long does it take to get from Iquique to Arica by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iquique and Arica?
No, both are on America/Santiago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Iquique to Arica flights?
Typically Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Chacalluta International Airport (ARI); Arica also has TCQ.
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.