Ambato to Iquitos by bus
Iquitos lies 657 km (409 mi) south-east of Ambato, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 802 km (498 mi) of road.
| Ambato | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 387,309 | 377,609 |
| Elevation | 2,597 m (8,520 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 180101–180208 | 09755–22640 |
What changes when you arrive in Iquitos
Crossing from Ecuador into Peru: money changes from the Dollar to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book buses from Ambato to Iquitos
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Staying in Iquitos
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Common questions
How far is Iquitos from Ambato?
657 km (409 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ambato; by road roughly 802 km (498 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ambato to Iquitos by bus?
About 12 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ambato and Iquitos?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Iquitos?
The Sol (PEN).
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.