Porto Velho to Callao by train
Callao lies 1,492 km (927 mi) west of Porto Velho, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Brazil and Peru rail, over roughly 1,820 km (1,131 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Porto Velho | Callao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Peru |
| Population | 548,952 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 90 m (295 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Porto_Velho) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 78900-000 | 02690–16500 |
Clocks in Callao are 1 h behind Porto Velho right now, so a 21 h 27 min journey lands only 20 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Callao
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.
Where to book trains from Porto Velho to Callao
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Staying in Callao
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Callao. Of the 33 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (17), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,066 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Callao from Porto Velho?
1,492 km (927 mi) in a straight line, west of Porto Velho; by road roughly 1,820 km (1,131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Porto Velho to Callao by train?
About 21 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto Velho and Callao?
Callao is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Porto_Velho).
What currency do I need in Callao?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Callao?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Callao, 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.