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Nearest Airport to Ríochico: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ríochico is Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO), about 8.1 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 142 km away.

Closest airport PVO Reales Tamarindos Airport 8.1 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car
Closest international GYE José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport 142 km · 88 mi · ~2 h 32 min by car

Airports near Ríochico

  1. 1
    Reales Tamarindos Airport Flag of EcuadorPortoviejo, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    PVO 8.1 km5 mi · ~9 min
  2. 2
    Eloy Alfaro International Airport Flag of EcuadorManta, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    MEC 30 km18 mi · ~32 min
  3. 3
    José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flag of EcuadorGuayaquil, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    GYE 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  4. 4
    General Ulpiano Paez International Airport Flag of EcuadorSalinas/La Libertad, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    SNC 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  5. 5
    Cotopaxi International Airport Flag of EcuadorLatacunga, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    LTX 200 km125 mi · ~3 h 35 min
  6. 6
    Chachoán Regional Airport Flag of EcuadorAmbato, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    ATF 206 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min
  7. 7
    Carlos Concha Torres International Airport Flag of EcuadorTachina, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    ESM 236 km147 mi · ~4 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flag of EcuadorQuito, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    UIO 249 km155 mi · ~4 h 27 min
  9. 9
    Mariscal Lamar Airport Flag of EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    CUE 264 km164 mi · ~4 h 43 min
  10. 10
    Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport Flag of EcuadorSanta Rosa, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    ETR 276 km172 mi · ~4 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ríochico; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ríochico?

The nearest airport to Ríochico is Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO), about 8.1 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 142 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ríochico?

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 142 km from Ríochico in a straight line — roughly 2 h 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Ríochico?

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) — 30 km, José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) — 142 km and General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) — 149 km.

How long does it take to get from Ríochico to Reales Tamarindos Airport?

About 9 min by car for the 8.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.