Vilhena to Arequipa flights
Arequipa lies 1,291 km (802 mi) west of Vilhena, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 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.
| Vilhena | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Peru |
| Population | 109,651 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 591 m (1,939 ft) | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Porto_Velho) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | BVH, 7 km out | AQP, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 78995-000 | 02174–16300 |
Clocks in Arequipa are 1 h behind Vilhena right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands only 1 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arequipa
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 Vilhena
Vilhena is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Brigadeiro Camarão Airport (BVH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Arequipa
Arequipa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,777 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,777 ft | 8,405 ft |
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Staying in Arequipa
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa. Of the 344 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (241), and 6 are five-star. Across 129 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 59,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Arequipa from Vilhena?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, west of Vilhena.
How long does it take to get from Vilhena to Arequipa by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vilhena and Arequipa?
Arequipa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Porto_Velho).
Which airports are used for Vilhena to Arequipa flights?
Typically Brigadeiro Camarão Airport (BVH) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP).
What currency do I need in Arequipa?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Arequipa?
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa, 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 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.