Santa Anita - Los Ficus to Ambato flights
Ambato lies 1,215 km (755 mi) north of Santa Anita - Los Ficus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus | Ambato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Ecuador |
| Population | 184,614 | 387,309 |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | 2,597 m (8,520 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 16 km out | LTX, 38 km out |
| Postal codes | 15007–15498 | 180101–180208 |
What changes when you arrive in Ambato
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santa Anita - Los Ficus
Santa Anita - Los Ficus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ambato
Ambato is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,117-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi International Airport (regional) | LTX | 38 km (24 mi) | 12,117 ft | 9,205 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ambato from Santa Anita - Los Ficus?
1,215 km (755 mi) in a straight line, north of Santa Anita - Los Ficus.
How long does it take to get from Santa Anita - Los Ficus to Ambato by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Anita - Los Ficus and Ambato?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santa Anita - Los Ficus to Ambato flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX).
What currency do I need in Ambato?
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.