Latacunga to Barranquilla flights
Barranquilla lies 1,390 km (864 mi) north of Latacunga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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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| Latacunga | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 205,624 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 2,770 m (9,088 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 95 km out | BAQ, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 050101–050113 | 080001–080020 |
What changes when you arrive in Barranquilla
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Latacunga
Latacunga is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, whose 13,445-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX, 3 km).
Arriving in Barranquilla
Barranquilla is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG, 99 km), Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,842 ft | 98 ft |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | 99 km (62 mi) | 8,530 ft | 4 ft |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport (regional) | SMR | 62 km (39 mi) | 5,577 ft | 22 ft |
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Staying in Barranquilla
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla. Of the 196 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (103), and 13 are five-star. Across 100 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 99,376 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barranquilla from Latacunga?
1,390 km (864 mi) in a straight line, north of Latacunga.
How long does it take to get from Latacunga to Barranquilla by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Latacunga and Barranquilla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Latacunga to Barranquilla flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ); Barranquilla also has CTG, SMR.
What currency do I need in Barranquilla?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Barranquilla?
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla, 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.