Driving from Lima to Rio Branco
Rio Branco lies 1,032 km (641 mi) east of Lima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 1,259 km (782 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Lima | Rio Branco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Brazil |
| Population | 7.7 million | 419,452 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Rio_Branco) |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 69900-000–78275-000 |
What changes when you arrive in Rio Branco
Crossing from Peru into Brazil: money changes from the Sol to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book car hire from Lima to Rio Branco
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Staying in Rio Branco
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20). Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,352 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rio Branco from Lima?
1,032 km (641 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima; by road roughly 1,259 km (782 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lima to Rio Branco by car?
About 15 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Rio Branco?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rio Branco?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Rio Branco?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco, 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.