Cuenca to Portoviejo flights
Portoviejo lies 261 km (162 mi) north-west 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 5 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.
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| Cuenca | Portoviejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Population | 636,996 | 321,800 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | CUE, 1 km out | MEC, 28 km out |
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 Portoviejo
Portoviejo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,383 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport (regional) | MEC | 28 km (17 mi) | 9,383 ft | 48 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Portoviejo from Cuenca?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cuenca.
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Portoviejo by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Portoviejo?
No, both are on America/Guayaquil at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cuenca to Portoviejo flights?
Typically Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC).
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.