León to Pereira flights
Pereira lies 1,492 km (927 mi) south-east of León, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 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.
| León | Pereira | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Colombia |
| Population | 144,538 | 467,269 |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) | 1,445 m (4,741 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | MGA, 84 km out | PEI, 5 km out |
Clocks in Pereira are 1 h ahead of León right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands 3 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pereira
Crossing from Nicaragua into Colombia: money changes from the Cordoba to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving León
León is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,012 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Pereira
Pereira is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Matecaña International Airport (PEI), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,627 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are La Nubia Airport (MZL, 35 km), El Eden Airport (AXM, 41 km), Perales Airport (IBE, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matecaña International Airport (regional) | PEI | 5 km (3 mi) | 6,627 ft | 4,416 ft |
| La Nubia Airport (regional) | MZL | 35 km (22 mi) | 4,835 ft | 6,871 ft |
| El Eden Airport (regional) | AXM | 41 km (25 mi) | 7,045 ft | 3,990 ft |
| Perales Airport (regional) | IBE | 76 km (47 mi) | 5,905 ft | 2,999 ft |
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Staying in Pereira
Our booking partner lists 595 places to stay in Pereira. Of the 215 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (127), and 9 are five-star. Across 75 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 35,931 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pereira from León?
1,492 km (927 mi) in a straight line, south-east of León.
How long does it take to get from León to Pereira by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between León and Pereira?
Pereira is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Managua).
Which airports are used for León to Pereira flights?
Typically Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) to Matecaña International Airport (PEI); Pereira also has MZL, AXM, IBE.
What currency do I need in Pereira?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Pereira?
Our booking partner lists 595 places to stay in Pereira, 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.