Quito to Popayán flights
Popayán lies 365 km (227 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 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.
| Quito | Popayán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 318,059 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 22 km out | PPN, 2 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Popayán
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 Quito
Quito is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,445-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX, 76 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 Quito?
365 km (227 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito.
How long does it take to get from Quito to Popayán by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Popayán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Quito to Popayán flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).
What currency do I need in Popayán?
The Peso (COP).
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.