Machala to Bello flights
Bello lies 1,174 km (729 mi) north-east of Machala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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.
| Machala | Bello | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 289,141 | 392,939 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 1,456 m (4,777 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | ETR, 21 km out | MDE, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 070201–070223 | 051050–051059 |
What changes when you arrive in Bello
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 Machala
Machala is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,625 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (TBP, 57 km).
Arriving in Bello
Bello is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,286-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH, 14 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | 24 km (15 mi) | 11,286 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (regional) | EOH | 14 km (9 mi) | 8,202 ft | 4,949 ft |
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Staying in Bello
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Common questions
How far is Bello from Machala?
1,174 km (729 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Machala.
How long does it take to get from Machala to Bello by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Machala and Bello?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Machala to Bello flights?
Typically Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR) to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE); Bello also has EOH.
What currency do I need in Bello?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Bello?
Our booking partner lists 66 places to stay in Bello, 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.