Flights to Portoviejo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Portoviejo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,383 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport (regional) | MEC | 28 km (17 mi) | 9,383 ft | 48 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,383 ft, MEC handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 48 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Portoviejo
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portoviejo to Lima | Peru | 1,279 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Portoviejo to Bogotá | Colombia | 948 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Portoviejo to Quito | Ecuador | 233 km (145 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Portoviejo to Cali | Colombia | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Portoviejo to Medellín | Colombia | 976 km (607 mi) | about 2 h |
| Portoviejo to Callao | Peru | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Portoviejo to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Portoviejo to Trujillo | Peru | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Portoviejo to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Portoviejo to Cúcuta | Colombia | 1,330 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Portoviejo to Soacha | Colombia | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Portoviejo to Cuenca | Ecuador | 261 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Portoviejo to Piura | Peru | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Portoviejo to Chiclayo | Peru | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Portoviejo to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 1,221 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Portoviejo to Ibagué | Colombia | 844 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Portoviejo to Montería | Colombia | 1,203 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Portoviejo to Pereira | Colombia | 840 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Colorados | Ecuador | 168 km (104 mi) | about 58 min |
| Portoviejo to Huancayo | Peru | 1,354 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Portoviejo to Manizales | Colombia | 875 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Portoviejo to Buenaventura | Colombia | 643 km (400 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Portoviejo to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,638 km (6,610 mi) | about 14 h 23 min |
| Portoviejo to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,341 km (5,804 mi) | about 12 h 44 min |
| Portoviejo to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 18,677 km (11,605 mi) | about 24 h 42 min |
| Portoviejo to Jakarta | Indonesia | 18,871 km (11,726 mi) | about 24 h 57 min |
| Portoviejo to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 8,519 km (5,294 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
| Portoviejo to Singapore | Singapore | 19,536 km (12,139 mi) | about 25 h 48 min |
| Portoviejo to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 13,270 km (8,246 mi) | about 17 h 46 min |
| Portoviejo to Kano | Nigeria | 9,920 km (6,164 mi) | about 13 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Portoviejo?
Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) is the closest large airport at 28 km (17 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MEC from Portoviejo city centre?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Portoviejo on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.