Quito to Riobamba flights
Riobamba lies 160 km (100 mi) south of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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 | Riobamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Population | 2.8 million | 264,048 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 2,777 m (9,111 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 22 km out | LTX, 84 km out |
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 Riobamba
Riobamba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, whose 12,117-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi International Airport (regional) | LTX | 84 km (52 mi) | 12,117 ft | 9,205 ft |
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport (regional) | XMS | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,202 ft | 3,452 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Riobamba from Quito?
160 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south of Quito.
How long does it take to get from Quito to Riobamba by air?
About 57 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 Riobamba?
No, both are on America/Guayaquil at the moment.
Which airports are used for Quito to Riobamba flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX); Riobamba also has XMS.
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.