Barranquilla to Turmero flights
Turmero lies 803 km (499 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 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.
| Barranquilla | Turmero | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 344,700 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | BAQ, 9 km out | VLN, 50 km out |
Clocks in Turmero are 1 h ahead of Barranquilla right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands 2 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Turmero
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 Turmero
Turmero is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 50 km (31 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 50 km (31 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 67 km (42 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Turmero from Barranquilla?
803 km (499 mi) in a straight line, east of Barranquilla.
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Turmero 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 Barranquilla and Turmero?
Turmero is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Barranquilla to Turmero flights?
Typically Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN); Turmero also has CCS.
What currency do I need in Turmero?
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.