Machala to Ibagué flights
Ibagué lies 1,006 km (625 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 2 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 | Ibagué | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 289,141 | 529,635 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 1,047 m (3,435 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | ETR, 21 km out | IBE, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 070201–070223 | 730001–730019 |
What changes when you arrive in Ibagué
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 Ibagué
Ibagué is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Perales Airport (IBE), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are El Eden Airport (AXM, 62 km), La Nubia Airport (MZL, 72 km), Matecaña International Airport (PEI, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perales Airport (regional) | IBE | 8 km (5 mi) | 5,905 ft | 2,999 ft |
| El Eden Airport (regional) | AXM | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,045 ft | 3,990 ft |
| La Nubia Airport (regional) | MZL | 72 km (45 mi) | 4,835 ft | 6,871 ft |
| Matecaña International Airport (regional) | PEI | 73 km (45 mi) | 6,627 ft | 4,416 ft |
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Staying in Ibagué
Our booking partner lists 312 places to stay in Ibagué. Of the 99 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (78), and 2 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 13,445 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ibagué from Machala?
1,006 km (625 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Machala.
How long does it take to get from Machala to Ibagué by air?
About 2 h 2 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 Ibagué?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Machala to Ibagué flights?
Typically Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR) to Perales Airport (IBE); Ibagué also has AXM, MZL, PEI.
What currency do I need in Ibagué?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Ibagué?
Our booking partner lists 312 places to stay in Ibagué, 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.