Machala to Santo Domingo de los Colorados flights
Santo Domingo de los Colorados lies 345 km (215 mi) north of Machala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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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| Machala | Santo Domingo de los Colorados | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Population | 289,141 | 458,580 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 555 m (1,821 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | ETR, 21 km out | UIO, 93 km out |
| Postal codes | 070201–070223 | 230101–230211 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Machala
Machala is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,625 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (TBP, 57 km).
Arriving in Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Santo Domingo de los Colorados is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 93 km (58 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, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | 93 km (58 mi) | 13,445 ft | 7,841 ft |
| Cotopaxi International Airport (regional) | LTX | 96 km (60 mi) | 12,117 ft | 9,205 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santo Domingo de los Colorados from Machala?
345 km (215 mi) in a straight line, north of Machala.
How long does it take to get from Machala to Santo Domingo de los Colorados by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Machala and Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
No, both are on America/Guayaquil at the moment.
Which airports are used for Machala to Santo Domingo de los Colorados flights?
Typically Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO); Santo Domingo de los Colorados also has LTX.
Where can I stay in Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Santo Domingo de los Colorados, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.