Florencia to Cuenca flights
Cuenca lies 628 km (390 mi) south-west of Florencia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 33 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.
| Florencia | Cuenca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Population | 168,346 | 636,996 |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,837 ft) | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | FLA, 5 km out | CUE, 1 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cuenca
Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Airports at each end
Leaving Florencia
Florencia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Lamar Airport (regional) | CUE | 1 km (1 mi) | 6,234 ft | 8,306 ft |
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Staying in Cuenca
Our booking partner lists 478 places to stay in Cuenca. Of the 195 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (96), and 8 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 23,949 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cuenca from Florencia?
628 km (390 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Florencia.
How long does it take to get from Florencia to Cuenca by air?
About 1 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Florencia and Cuenca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Florencia to Cuenca flights?
Typically Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) to Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE).
What currency do I need in Cuenca?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Cuenca?
Our booking partner lists 478 places to stay in Cuenca, 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.