Chiclayo to Popayán flights
Popayán lies 1,085 km (674 mi) north of Chiclayo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 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.
| Chiclayo | Popayán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Colombia |
| Population | 609,400 | 318,059 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | CIX, 4 km out | PPN, 2 km out |
| Postal codes | 14001–16440 | 190001–190018 |
What changes when you arrive in Popayán
Crossing from Peru into Colombia: money changes from the Sol to the Peso (COP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chiclayo
Chiclayo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,266 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Popayán
Popayán is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,266 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport (regional) | PPN | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,266 ft | 5,687 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Popayán from Chiclayo?
1,085 km (674 mi) in a straight line, north of Chiclayo.
How long does it take to get from Chiclayo to Popayán by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiclayo and Popayán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chiclayo to Popayán flights?
Typically Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX) to Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).
What currency do I need in Popayán?
The Peso (COP).
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.