How to get from Lima to Puerto Maldonado
There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Puerto Maldonado: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 40 min). By bus it's about 18 h, usually the cheapest option. It's about 859 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 40 min | 859 km | Airlines: LAN Airlines |
Bus | 18 hestimated | 1.117 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 13 h 10 minestimated | 1.117 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 Puerto Maldonado dura aproximadamente 1 h 40 min (859 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 18 h. En auto son unos 1.117 km por ruta, cerca de 13 h 10 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 Puerto Maldonado?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 40 min, by bus ~18 h and by car ~13 h 10 min.
Are there flights from Lima to Puerto Maldonado?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–Puerto Maldonado route is operated by LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 40 min and covers about 859 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Lima to Puerto Maldonado?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 40 min vs ~18 h 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 Puerto Maldonado?
It's about 1.117 km by road, roughly 13 h 10 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Lima and Puerto Maldonado?
In a straight line it's about 859 km between Lima and Puerto Maldonado.
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