Flights to Esmeraldas
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Esmeraldas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,874 ft | 32 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,874 ft, ESM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 32 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Esmeraldas
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeraldas to Lima | Peru | 1,475 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Esmeraldas to Bogotá | Colombia | 740 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Esmeraldas to Quito | Ecuador | 182 km (113 mi) | about 59 min |
| Esmeraldas to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 352 km (219 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Esmeraldas to Cali | Colombia | 444 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Esmeraldas to Medellín | Colombia | 742 km (461 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Esmeraldas to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,396 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Esmeraldas to Callao | Peru | 1,473 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Esmeraldas to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Esmeraldas to Trujillo | Peru | 1,011 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Esmeraldas to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Esmeraldas to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Esmeraldas to Cúcuta | Colombia | 1,106 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Esmeraldas to Soacha | Colombia | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Esmeraldas to Cuenca | Ecuador | 435 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Esmeraldas to Piura | Peru | 692 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Esmeraldas to Chiclayo | Peru | 860 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Esmeraldas to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 997 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Esmeraldas to Ibagué | Colombia | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Esmeraldas to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Esmeraldas to Montería | Colombia | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Esmeraldas to Valledupar | Colombia | 1,272 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Esmeraldas to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,566 km (6,566 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| Esmeraldas to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,228 km (5,734 mi) | about 12 h 35 min |
| Esmeraldas to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 18,532 km (11,515 mi) | about 24 h 31 min |
| Esmeraldas to Jakarta | Indonesia | 19,087 km (11,860 mi) | about 25 h 13 min |
| Esmeraldas to Bengaluru | India | 17,066 km (10,604 mi) | about 22 h 38 min |
| Esmeraldas to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 8,409 km (5,225 mi) | about 11 h 32 min |
| Esmeraldas to Singapore | Singapore | 19,552 km (12,149 mi) | about 25 h 49 min |
| Esmeraldas to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 13,213 km (8,210 mi) | about 17 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Esmeraldas?
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is ESM from Esmeraldas city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Esmeraldas on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.