Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Machala flights
Machala lies 345 km (215 mi) south of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados | Machala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Population | 458,580 | 289,141 |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 93 km out | ETR, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 230101–230211 | 070201–070223 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Santo Domingo de los Colorados is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 13,445-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX, 96 km).
Arriving in Machala
Machala is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,625 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (TBP, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (regional) | ETR | 21 km (13 mi) | 8,625 ft | 20 ft |
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (regional) | TBP | 57 km (35 mi) | 8,202 ft | 115 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Machala from Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
345 km (215 mi) in a straight line, south of Santo Domingo de los Colorados.
How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Machala by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Machala?
No, both are on America/Guayaquil at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Machala flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR); Machala also has TBP.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.