Montería to Popayán flights
Popayán lies 707 km (439 mi) south of Montería, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 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.
| Montería | Popayán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 490,935 | 318,059 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | MTR, 10 km out | PPN, 2 km out |
| Postal codes | 230001–230029 | 190001–190018 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Montería
Montería is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Los Garzones Airport (MTR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,539 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Las Brujas Airport (CZU, 92 km).
Arriving in Popayán
Popayán is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,266 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport (regional) | PPN | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,266 ft | 5,687 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Popayán from Montería?
707 km (439 mi) in a straight line, south of Montería.
How long does it take to get from Montería to Popayán by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montería and Popayán?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Which airports are used for Montería to Popayán flights?
Typically Los Garzones Airport (MTR) to Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).
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.