Day trip from Machala to Sullana
Sullana lies 200 km (124 mi) south-west of Machala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 200 km (124 mi) apart, Sullana is a realistic day trip from Machala: about 3 h 15 min each way by road.
| Machala | Sullana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 289,141 | 160,789 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 070201–070223 | 06720–20103 |
What changes when you arrive in Sullana
Crossing from Ecuador into Peru: money changes from the Dollar to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book tours and tickets in Sullana
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Staying in Sullana
Live rooms and prices for Sullana are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Sullana
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Sullana from Machala?
200 km (124 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Machala; by road roughly 244 km (152 mi).
How long does it take to get from Machala to Sullana by road?
About 3 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Machala and Sullana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sullana?
The Sol (PEN).
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.