Guayaquil to Piura flights
Piura lies 343 km (213 mi) south of Guayaquil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Guayaquil | Piura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 2.7 million | 630,000 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | GYE, 4 km out | PIU, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Piura
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 Guayaquil
Guayaquil is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,154 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Piura
Piura is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU), 5 km (3 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 | 5 km (3 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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Staying in Piura
Our booking partner lists 164 places to stay in Piura. Of the 84 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (54), and 2 are five-star. Across 25 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 14,226 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Piura from Guayaquil?
343 km (213 mi) in a straight line, south of Guayaquil.
How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Piura by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guayaquil and Piura?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guayaquil to Piura flights?
Typically José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU); Piura also has TYL.
What currency do I need in Piura?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Piura?
Our booking partner lists 164 places to stay in Piura, 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.