How to get from Lima to Iquitos
There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Iquitos: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 50 min). By bus it's about 21 h 5 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.007 km in a straight line.
Compare ways to travel
| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 50 min | 1.007 km | Airlines: LAN Airlines, Peruvian Airlines |
Bus | 21 h 5 minestimated | 1.309 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 15 h 25 minestimated | 1.309 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 Lima y Iquitos dura aproximadamente 1 h 50 min (1.007 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 21 h 5 min. En auto son unos 1.309 km por ruta, cerca de 15 h 25 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 Lima to Iquitos?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 50 min, by bus ~21 h 5 min and by car ~15 h 25 min.
Are there flights from Lima to Iquitos?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–Iquitos route is operated by LAN Airlines and Peruvian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 50 min and covers about 1.007 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Lima to Iquitos?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 50 min vs ~21 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 Lima to Iquitos?
It's about 1.309 km by road, roughly 15 h 25 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Lima and Iquitos?
In a straight line it's about 1.007 km between Lima and Iquitos.
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