Driving from Salta to Antofagasta
Antofagasta lies 521 km (324 mi) west of Salta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 635 km (395 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Salta | Antofagasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 520,683 | 401,096 |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Salta) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 4400 | 1240000 |
What changes when you arrive in Antofagasta
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso 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 Salta 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 Salta?
521 km (324 mi) in a straight line, west of Salta; by road roughly 635 km (395 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salta to Antofagasta by car?
About 7 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salta and Antofagasta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.