Day trip from Piura to Loja
Loja lies 208 km (129 mi) north-east of Piura, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 208 km (129 mi) apart, Loja is a realistic day trip from Piura: about 3 h 23 min each way by road.
| Piura | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Ecuador |
| Population | 630,000 | 274,112 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 2,060 m (6,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 06500–22510 | 110101–110115 |
What changes when you arrive in Loja
Crossing from Peru into Ecuador: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book tours and tickets in Loja
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Staying in Loja
Live rooms and prices for Loja are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Loja
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 Loja from Piura?
208 km (129 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Piura; by road roughly 254 km (158 mi).
How long does it take to get from Piura to Loja by road?
About 3 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Piura and Loja?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Loja?
The Dollar (USD).
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.