Day trip from Huánuco to Lima
Lima lies 250 km (156 mi) south of Huánuco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 250 km (156 mi) apart, Lima is a realistic day trip from Huánuco: about 4 h 4 min each way by road.
| Huánuco | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 196,627 | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 02260–19730 | 02250–15088 |
What to see in Lima
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sala Luis Miró Quesada Garland Gallery | 100,000 | — |
The busiest is Sala Luis Miró Quesada Garland Gallery at 100,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Biblioteca del Congreso de la República "César Vallejo"; Historic Centre of Lima; Pachacámac; Plaza de toros de Acho.
Where to book tours and tickets in Lima
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Staying in Lima
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 650 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (300), and 34 are five-star. Across 363 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 261,756 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lima from Huánuco?
250 km (156 mi) in a straight line, south of Huánuco; by road roughly 305 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Huánuco to Lima by road?
About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Huánuco and Lima?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lima?
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.