Driving from Rio Branco to Guayaquil
Guayaquil lies 1,590 km (988 mi) north-west of Rio Branco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 1,940 km (1,205 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rio Branco | Guayaquil | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Ecuador |
| Population | 419,452 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Rio_Branco) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
What changes when you arrive in Guayaquil
Crossing from Brazil into Ecuador: money changes from the Real 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 Rio Branco to Guayaquil
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Staying in Guayaquil
Our booking partner lists 414 places to stay in Guayaquil. Of the 237 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (104), and 9 are five-star. Across 92 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 41,157 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guayaquil from Rio Branco?
1,590 km (988 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rio Branco; by road roughly 1,940 km (1,205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio Branco to Guayaquil by car?
About 24 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio Branco and Guayaquil?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Guayaquil?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Guayaquil?
Our booking partner lists 414 places to stay in Guayaquil, 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.