Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Riobamba flights
Riobamba lies 167 km (104 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 58 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 | Riobamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Population | 458,580 | 264,048 |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) | 2,777 m (9,111 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 93 km out | LTX, 84 km out |
| Postal codes | 230101–230211 | 060101–060114 |
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 Riobamba
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Riobamba from Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
167 km (104 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 Riobamba by air?
About 58 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 Riobamba?
No, both are on America/Guayaquil at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Riobamba flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX); Riobamba also has XMS.
Where these facts come from
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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.