Driving from Iquitos to Ambato
Ambato lies 657 km (409 mi) north-west of Iquitos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 802 km (498 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Iquitos | Ambato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Ecuador |
| Population | 377,609 | 387,309 |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) | 2,597 m (8,520 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 09755–22640 | 180101–180208 |
What changes when you arrive in Ambato
Crossing from Peru into Ecuador: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book car hire from Iquitos to Ambato
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Staying in Ambato
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Common questions
How far is Ambato from Iquitos?
657 km (409 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Iquitos; by road roughly 802 km (498 mi).
How long does it take to get from Iquitos to Ambato by car?
About 10 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iquitos and Ambato?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ambato?
The Dollar (USD).
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.