Arequipa to Vilhena by bus
Vilhena lies 1,291 km (802 mi) east of Arequipa, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 1,575 km (979 mi) of road.
| Arequipa | Vilhena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Brazil |
| Population | 1.2 million | 109,651 |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 591 m (1,939 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-4 (America/Porto_Velho) |
| Postal codes | 02174–16300 | 78995-000 |
Clocks in Vilhena are 1 h ahead of Arequipa right now, so a 23 h 25 min journey lands 24 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vilhena
Crossing from Peru into Brazil: money changes from the Sol to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
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Staying in Vilhena
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Common questions
How far is Vilhena from Arequipa?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, east of Arequipa; by road roughly 1,575 km (979 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Vilhena by bus?
About 23 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arequipa and Vilhena?
Vilhena is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Porto_Velho against America/Lima).
What currency do I need in Vilhena?
The Real (BRL).
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.