Lima to Iquitos flights
Iquitos lies 1,012 km (629 mi) north-east of Lima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lima | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 7.7 million | 377,609 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | IQT, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 09755–22640 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Iquitos
Iquitos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport | IQT | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 306 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iquitos from Lima?
1,012 km (629 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Iquitos by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Iquitos?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lima to Iquitos flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT).
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.