Driving from Bogotá to Los Rastrojos
Los Rastrojos lies 805 km (500 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 982 km (610 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Bogotá | Los Rastrojos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 7.7 million | 100,497 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 446 m (1,463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Los Rastrojos are 1 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 12 h 16 min journey lands 13 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Los Rastrojos
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.
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Staying in Los Rastrojos
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Common questions
How far is Los Rastrojos from Bogotá?
805 km (500 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 982 km (610 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Los Rastrojos by car?
About 12 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Los Rastrojos?
Los Rastrojos is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Los Rastrojos?
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.