Iquique to Santiago flights
Santiago lies 1,473 km (916 mi) south of Iquique, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
| Iquique | Santiago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Population | 199,587 | 4.8 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 556 m (1,824 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | IQQ, 36 km out | SCL, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 1100000 | 8320000 |
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 Santiago
Santiago is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | 15 km (9 mi) | 12,303 ft | 1,555 ft |
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Staying in Santiago
Our booking partner lists 2,634+ places to stay in Santiago (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 636 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (395), and 23 are five-star. Across 361 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 486,143 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santiago from Iquique?
1,473 km (916 mi) in a straight line, south of Iquique.
How long does it take to get from Iquique to Santiago by air?
About 2 h 38 min, 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 Santiago?
No, both are on America/Santiago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Iquique to Santiago flights?
Typically Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
Where can I stay in Santiago?
Our booking partner lists 2,634+ places to stay in Santiago, 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 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.