Barquisimeto to Madrid flights
Madrid lies 803 km (499 mi) south-west of Barquisimeto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 47 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 | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 135,000 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 2,547 m (8,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BRM, 2 km out | BOG, 13 km out |
Clocks in Madrid are 1 h behind Barquisimeto right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands only 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madrid
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Madrid
Madrid is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 13 km (8 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 96 km (60 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Barquisimeto?
803 km (499 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Barquisimeto.
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Madrid by air?
About 1 h 47 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 Madrid?
Madrid is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Barquisimeto to Madrid flights?
Typically Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Madrid also has VVC.
What currency do I need in Madrid?
The Peso (COP).
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.