Cuenca to Iquitos by bus
Iquitos lies 645 km (401 mi) east of Cuenca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 49 min including stops, over roughly 786 km (489 mi) of road.
| Cuenca | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 636,996 | 377,609 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
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 Cuenca to Iquitos
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Staying in Iquitos
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Common questions
How far is Iquitos from Cuenca?
645 km (401 mi) in a straight line, east of Cuenca; by road roughly 786 km (489 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Iquitos by bus?
About 11 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuenca 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.