Barranquilla to Riohacha flights
Riohacha lies 214 km (133 mi) east of Barranquilla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 1 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.
| Barranquilla | Riohacha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 188,014 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BAQ, 9 km out | RCH, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 080001–080020 | 440001–440017 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Barranquilla
Barranquilla is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG, 99 km), Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 62 km).
Arriving in Riohacha
Riohacha is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), 3 km (2 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 | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,413 ft | 43 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Riohacha from Barranquilla?
214 km (133 mi) in a straight line, east of Barranquilla.
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Riohacha by air?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barranquilla and Riohacha?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Which airports are used for Barranquilla to Riohacha flights?
Typically Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).
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.