Driving from Manta to Barranquilla
Barranquilla lies 1,480 km (919 mi) north-east of Manta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 1,805 km (1,122 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Manta | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 264,281 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 130201–130225 | 080001–080020 |
What changes when you arrive in Barranquilla
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.
Where to book car hire from Manta to Barranquilla
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Staying in Barranquilla
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla. Of the 196 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (103), and 13 are five-star. Across 100 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 99,376 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barranquilla from Manta?
1,480 km (919 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Manta; by road roughly 1,805 km (1,122 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manta to Barranquilla by car?
About 22 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manta and Barranquilla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Barranquilla?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Barranquilla?
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla, 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.