Quito to Chincha Alta by bus
Chincha Alta lies 1,489 km (925 mi) south of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 1,817 km (1,129 mi) of road.
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| Quito | Chincha Alta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 2.8 million | 153,076 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
What changes when you arrive in Chincha Alta
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.
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Staying in Chincha Alta
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Common questions
How far is Chincha Alta from Quito?
1,489 km (925 mi) in a straight line, south of Quito; by road roughly 1,817 km (1,129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Chincha Alta by bus?
About 26 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Chincha Alta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chincha Alta?
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.