Cuenca to Chimbote flights
Chimbote lies 689 km (428 mi) south of Cuenca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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.
| Cuenca | Chimbote | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 636,996 | 316,966 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | CUE, 1 km out | CHM, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Chimbote
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 Cuenca
Cuenca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Chimbote
Chimbote is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (regional) | CHM | 11 km (7 mi) | 5,905 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chimbote from Cuenca?
689 km (428 mi) in a straight line, south of Cuenca.
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Chimbote by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuenca and Chimbote?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cuenca to Chimbote flights?
Typically Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) to FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM).
What currency do I need in Chimbote?
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.