Driving from Quito to Buenaventura
Buenaventura lies 457 km (284 mi) north of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 557 km (346 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Quito | Buenaventura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 432,385 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Buenaventura
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 Quito to Buenaventura
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Staying in Buenaventura
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Buenaventura. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 2,148 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Buenaventura from Quito?
457 km (284 mi) in a straight line, north of Quito; by road roughly 557 km (346 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Buenaventura by car?
About 6 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Buenaventura?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Buenaventura?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Buenaventura?
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Buenaventura, 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.