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Cusco → Callao

Driving from Cusco to Callao

Callao lies 584 km (363 mi) west of Cusco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 8 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 712 km (443 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

CuscoCallao

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CuscoCallao
CountryPeruPeru
Population428,4501.2 million
Elevation3,312 m (10,866 ft)5 m (16 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Lima)UTC-5 (America/Lima)
Postal codes08001–0800302690–16500

Where to book car hire from Cusco to Callao

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Staying in Callao

Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Callao. Of the 33 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (17), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,066 reviews in total.

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Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Callao from Cusco?

584 km (363 mi) in a straight line, west of Cusco; by road roughly 712 km (443 mi).

How long does it take to get from Cusco to Callao by car?

About 8 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Cusco and Callao?

No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.

Where can I stay in Callao?

Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Callao, bookable on this site.

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.