Cuenca to Trujillo flights
Trujillo lies 581 km (361 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 30 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 | Trujillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 636,996 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | CUE, 1 km out | TRU, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Trujillo
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 Trujillo
Trujillo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,920 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport | TRU | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,920 ft | 106 ft |
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Staying in Trujillo
Our booking partner lists 180 places to stay in Trujillo. Of the 115 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (78), and 1 are five-star. Across 34 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 15,207 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Trujillo from Cuenca?
581 km (361 mi) in a straight line, south of Cuenca.
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Trujillo by air?
About 1 h 30 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 Trujillo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cuenca to Trujillo flights?
Typically Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) to Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU).
What currency do I need in Trujillo?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Trujillo?
Our booking partner lists 180 places to stay in Trujillo, 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.