Ambato to Sullana flights
Sullana lies 467 km (290 mi) south-west of Ambato, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ambato | Sullana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 387,309 | 160,789 |
| Elevation | 2,597 m (8,520 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | LTX, 38 km out | PIU, 34 km out |
| Postal codes | 180101–180208 | 06720–20103 |
What changes when you arrive in Sullana
Crossing from Ecuador into Peru: money changes from the Dollar 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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ambato
Ambato is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,117-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Sullana
Sullana is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (regional) | PIU | 34 km (21 mi) | 8,202 ft | 120 ft |
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (regional) | TYL | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,038 ft | 282 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sullana from Ambato?
467 km (290 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ambato.
How long does it take to get from Ambato to Sullana by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ambato and Sullana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ambato to Sullana flights?
Typically Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) to PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU); Sullana also has TYL.
What currency do I need in Sullana?
The Sol (PEN).
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.