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Peru · Ucayali

Pucallpa: how to get there and around

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Pucallpa is a city of 326,040 people in Peru (Ucayali), 155 m (509 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population326,040
Elevation155 m (509 ft)
Area29 km²
Time zoneAmerica/Lima (UTC-5 now)
CurrencySol (PEN)
Dialling code+51
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Postal codes16 codes, 01555 to 25006
UN/LOCODEPEPCL
Coordinates-8.379, -74.554
Pucallpa

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Daylight in Pucallpa runs from about 11 h 40 min a day in late June to 12 h 39 min in late December (computed for -8.38° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Pucallpa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Twin towns and sister cities: Miami-Dade County, Tarapoto.

Common questions

Which airport serves Pucallpa?

Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.

How big is Pucallpa?

About 326,040 people live in Pucallpa, across 29 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Pucallpa in?

America/Lima, currently UTC-5.

What currency is used in Pucallpa?

The Sol (PEN). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Pucallpa?

Huánuco (253 km), Huaraz (351 km).

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.