Flights to Riobamba
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Riobamba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, whose 12,117-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi International Airport (regional) | LTX | 84 km (52 mi) | 12,117 ft | 9,205 ft |
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport (regional) | XMS | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,202 ft | 3,452 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,117 ft, LTX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 9,205 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Riobamba
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riobamba to Lima | Peru | 1,168 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Riobamba to Bogotá | Colombia | 863 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Riobamba to Quito | Ecuador | 160 km (100 mi) | about 57 min |
| Riobamba to Cali | Colombia | 614 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Riobamba to Medellín | Colombia | 944 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Riobamba to Callao | Peru | 1,167 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Riobamba to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Riobamba to Trujillo | Peru | 718 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Riobamba to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Riobamba to Cúcuta | Colombia | 1,264 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Riobamba to Soacha | Colombia | 852 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Riobamba to Piura | Peru | 450 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Riobamba to Chiclayo | Peru | 583 km (362 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Riobamba to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 1,155 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Riobamba to Ibagué | Colombia | 780 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Riobamba to Montería | Colombia | 1,198 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Riobamba to Valledupar | Colombia | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Riobamba to Pereira | Colombia | 792 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Riobamba to Santo Domingo de los Colorados | Ecuador | 167 km (104 mi) | about 58 min |
| Riobamba to Huancayo | Peru | 1,218 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Riobamba to Manizales | Colombia | 826 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Riobamba to Buenaventura | Colombia | 612 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Riobamba to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,434 km (6,483 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| Riobamba to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,151 km (5,686 mi) | about 12 h 29 min |
| Riobamba to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 18,841 km (11,707 mi) | about 24 h 54 min |
| Riobamba to Jakarta | Indonesia | 18,947 km (11,773 mi) | about 25 h 2 min |
| Riobamba to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 8,328 km (5,175 mi) | about 11 h 26 min |
| Riobamba to Singapore | Singapore | 19,733 km (12,262 mi) | about 26 h 3 min |
| Riobamba to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 13,063 km (8,117 mi) | about 17 h 30 min |
| Riobamba to Kano | Nigeria | 9,739 km (6,052 mi) | about 13 h 14 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 Riobamba?
Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) is the closest large airport at 84 km (52 mi). The others, XMS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LTX from Riobamba city centre?
84 km (52 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Riobamba 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 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.