Machala to Piura flights
Piura lies 227 km (141 mi) south of Machala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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 | Piura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 289,141 | 630,000 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | ETR, 21 km out | PIU, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 070201–070223 | 06500–22510 |
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 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 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 Machala?
227 km (141 mi) in a straight line, south of Machala.
How long does it take to get from Machala to Piura by air?
About 1 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 Piura?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Machala to Piura flights?
Typically Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR) 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.