Driving from Cali to Loja
Loja lies 878 km (545 mi) south of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 1,071 km (665 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Cali | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Population | 2.4 million | 274,112 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 2,060 m (6,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 110101–110115 |
What changes when you arrive in Loja
Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); 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 Cali to Loja
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Staying in Loja
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Common questions
How far is Loja from Cali?
878 km (545 mi) in a straight line, south of Cali; by road roughly 1,071 km (665 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Loja by car?
About 13 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Loja?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Loja?
The Dollar (USD).
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.