Barquisimeto to Maicao flights
Maicao lies 347 km (216 mi) north-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 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 | Maicao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 166,603 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BRM, 2 km out | RCH, 77 km out |
Clocks in Maicao are 1 h behind Barquisimeto right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands only 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maicao
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 Maicao
Maicao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,413 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almirante Padilla Airport (regional) | RCH | 77 km (48 mi) | 5,413 ft | 43 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Maicao from Barquisimeto?
347 km (216 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Barquisimeto.
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Maicao 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 Maicao?
Maicao is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Barquisimeto to Maicao flights?
Typically Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).
What currency do I need in Maicao?
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.