Barquisimeto to Machiques flights
Machiques lies 350 km (217 mi) west of Barquisimeto, 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.
| Barquisimeto | Machiques | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 132,734 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | BRM, 2 km out | VUP, 87 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Barquisimeto
Barquisimeto is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Machiques
Machiques is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), 87 km (54 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (regional) | VUP | 87 km (54 mi) | 6,890 ft | 483 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Machiques from Barquisimeto?
350 km (217 mi) in a straight line, west of Barquisimeto.
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Machiques 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 Barquisimeto and Machiques?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for Barquisimeto to Machiques flights?
Typically Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM) to Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP).
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.