Barranquilla to San Felipe flights
San Felipe lies 664 km (412 mi) east of Barranquilla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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.
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| Barranquilla | San Felipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 206,270 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | BAQ, 9 km out | BRM, 75 km out |
Clocks in San Felipe are 1 h ahead of Barranquilla right now, so a 1 h 36 min journey lands 2 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Felipe
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 San Felipe
San Felipe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | BRM | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,350 ft | 2,042 ft |
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Felipe from Barranquilla?
664 km (412 mi) in a straight line, east of Barranquilla.
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to San Felipe by air?
About 1 h 36 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 San Felipe?
San Felipe is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Barranquilla to San Felipe flights?
Typically Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM); San Felipe also has VLN.
What currency do I need in San Felipe?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.