How to get from Iquitos to Pucallpa
There are 3 ways to get from Iquitos to Pucallpa: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 15 min). By bus it's about 11 h 5 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 530 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 15 min | 530 km | Airlines: Peruvian Airlines, Star Peru (2I) |
Bus | 11 h 5 minestimated | 689 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 8 h 5 minestimated | 689 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Iquitos y Pucallpa dura aproximadamente 1 h 15 min (530 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 11 h 5 min. En auto son unos 689 km por ruta, cerca de 8 h 5 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Iquitos to Pucallpa?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 15 min, by bus ~11 h 5 min and by car ~8 h 5 min.
Are there flights from Iquitos to Pucallpa?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Iquitos–Pucallpa route is operated by Peruvian Airlines and Star Peru (2I) (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 15 min and covers about 530 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Iquitos to Pucallpa?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 15 min vs ~11 h 5 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Iquitos to Pucallpa?
It's about 689 km by road, roughly 8 h 5 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Iquitos and Pucallpa?
In a straight line it's about 530 km between Iquitos and Pucallpa.
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