Cuenca to Montería flights
Montería lies 1,340 km (833 mi) north of Cuenca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 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 | Montería | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 636,996 | 490,935 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | CUE, 1 km out | MTR, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Montería
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 Montería
Montería is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Los Garzones Airport (MTR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,539 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Las Brujas Airport (CZU, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Garzones Airport (regional) | MTR | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,539 ft | 41 ft |
| Las Brujas Airport (regional) | CZU | 92 km (57 mi) | 4,930 ft | 528 ft |
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Staying in Montería
Our booking partner lists 106 places to stay in Montería. Of the 53 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (38), and 3 are five-star. Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 11,803 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Montería from Cuenca?
1,340 km (833 mi) in a straight line, north of Cuenca.
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Montería by air?
About 2 h 28 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 Montería?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cuenca to Montería flights?
Typically Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR); Montería also has CZU.
What currency do I need in Montería?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Montería?
Our booking partner lists 106 places to stay in Montería, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.