Guayaquil to Piedecuesta flights
Piedecuesta lies 1,272 km (791 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 2 h 23 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 | Piedecuesta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.7 million | 163,362 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 1,014 m (3,327 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | GYE, 4 km out | BGA, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Piedecuesta
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 Piedecuesta
Piedecuesta is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Palonegro Airport (BGA), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yariguíes Airport (EJA, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palonegro Airport (regional) | BGA | 21 km (13 mi) | 7,381 ft | 3,897 ft |
| Yariguíes Airport (regional) | EJA | 84 km (52 mi) | 5,905 ft | 412 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Piedecuesta from Guayaquil?
1,272 km (791 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guayaquil.
How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Piedecuesta by air?
About 2 h 23 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 Piedecuesta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guayaquil to Piedecuesta flights?
Typically José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Palonegro Airport (BGA); Piedecuesta also has EJA.
What currency do I need in Piedecuesta?
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.