Cuenca to Manizales flights
Manizales lies 966 km (601 mi) north-east 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 59 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 | Manizales | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 636,996 | 434,403 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 2,144 m (7,034 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | CUE, 1 km out | MZL, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Manizales
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Manizales
Manizales is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is La Nubia Airport (MZL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,835 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Matecaña International Airport (PEI, 38 km), El Eden Airport (AXM, 74 km), Perales Airport (IBE, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Nubia Airport (regional) | MZL | 6 km (4 mi) | 4,835 ft | 6,871 ft |
| Matecaña International Airport (regional) | PEI | 38 km (24 mi) | 6,627 ft | 4,416 ft |
| El Eden Airport (regional) | AXM | 74 km (46 mi) | 7,045 ft | 3,990 ft |
| Perales Airport (regional) | IBE | 83 km (52 mi) | 5,905 ft | 2,999 ft |
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Staying in Manizales
Our booking partner lists 384 places to stay in Manizales. Of the 140 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (90), and 5 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 17,008 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Manizales from Cuenca?
966 km (601 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cuenca.
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Manizales by air?
About 1 h 59 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 Manizales?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cuenca to Manizales flights?
Typically Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) to La Nubia Airport (MZL); Manizales also has PEI, AXM, IBE.
What currency do I need in Manizales?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Manizales?
Our booking partner lists 384 places to stay in Manizales, bookable on this site.
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.