Quito to Puerto Ayacucho by bus
Puerto Ayacucho lies 1,380 km (858 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 1,684 km (1,046 mi) of road.
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| Quito | Puerto Ayacucho | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 125,840 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Puerto Ayacucho are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 25 h 1 min journey lands 26 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Ayacucho
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Ayacucho from Quito?
1,380 km (858 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,684 km (1,046 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Puerto Ayacucho by bus?
About 25 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Puerto Ayacucho?
Puerto Ayacucho is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in Puerto Ayacucho?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.