Manaus to Iquitos flights
Iquitos lies 1,470 km (913 mi) west of Manaus, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
| Manaus | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Peru |
| Population | 2.2 million | 377,609 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Manaus) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | MAO, 8 km out | IQT, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 69000-000 | 09755–22640 |
Clocks in Iquitos are 1 h behind Manaus right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Iquitos
Crossing from Brazil into Peru: money changes from the Real 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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Manaus
Manaus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 Manaus?
1,470 km (913 mi) in a straight line, west of Manaus.
How long does it take to get from Manaus to Iquitos by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manaus and Iquitos?
Iquitos is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Manaus).
Which airports are used for Manaus to Iquitos flights?
Typically Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT).
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.