Guayaquil to Buenaventura flights
Buenaventura lies 718 km (446 mi) north-east of Guayaquil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 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.
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| Guayaquil | Buenaventura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.7 million | 432,385 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | GYE, 4 km out | CLO, 69 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Buenaventura
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 Guayaquil
Guayaquil is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,154 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Buenaventura
Buenaventura is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 69 km (43 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 26 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | 69 km (43 mi) | 9,842 ft | 3,162 ft |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport (regional) | BUN | 26 km (16 mi) | 3,945 ft | 48 ft |
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Staying in Buenaventura
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Buenaventura. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 2,148 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Buenaventura from Guayaquil?
718 km (446 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guayaquil.
How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Buenaventura by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guayaquil and Buenaventura?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guayaquil to Buenaventura flights?
Typically José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO); Buenaventura also has BUN.
What currency do I need in Buenaventura?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Buenaventura?
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Buenaventura, 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.