Driving from Lima to Antofagasta
Antofagasta lies 1,468 km (912 mi) south-east of Lima, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 1,791 km (1,113 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Lima | Antofagasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Chile |
| Population | 7.7 million | 401,096 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 1240000 |
Clocks in Antofagasta are 2 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 22 h 24 min journey lands 24 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Antofagasta
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 Lima to Antofagasta
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Staying in Antofagasta
Our booking partner lists 288 places to stay in Antofagasta. Of the 133 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (61). Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 35,180 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Antofagasta from Lima?
1,468 km (912 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima; by road roughly 1,791 km (1,113 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lima to Antofagasta by car?
About 22 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Antofagasta?
Antofagasta is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/Lima).
What currency do I need in Antofagasta?
The Peso (CLP).
Where can I stay in Antofagasta?
Our booking partner lists 288 places to stay in Antofagasta, 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.