Driving from Cali to Iquitos
Iquitos lies 877 km (545 mi) south-east of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 1,070 km (665 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Cali | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Peru |
| Population | 2.4 million | 377,609 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 09755–22640 |
What changes when you arrive in Iquitos
Crossing from Colombia into Peru: money changes from the Peso 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 car hire from Cali to Iquitos
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Staying in Iquitos
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Common questions
How far is Iquitos from Cali?
877 km (545 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cali; by road roughly 1,070 km (665 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Iquitos by car?
About 13 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali 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.