Cuenca to San Martin flights
San Martin lies 315 km (196 mi) south-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 9 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 | San Martin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 636,996 | 130,000 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | CUE, 1 km out | PIU, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in San Martin
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 San Martin
San Martin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (regional) | PIU | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 120 ft |
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (regional) | TYL | 94 km (58 mi) | 8,038 ft | 282 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Martin from Cuenca?
315 km (196 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cuenca.
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to San Martin by air?
About 1 h 9 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 San Martin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cuenca to San Martin flights?
Typically Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) to PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU); San Martin also has TYL.
What currency do I need in San Martin?
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.