Driving from Cali to Cumaná
Cumaná lies 1,570 km (976 mi) north-east of Cali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 1,915 km (1,190 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Cali | Cumaná | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.4 million | 405,626 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Cumaná are 1 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 23 h 57 min journey lands 24 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cumaná
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.
Where to book car hire from Cali to Cumaná
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Staying in Cumaná
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Cumaná. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Cumaná
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Common questions
How far is Cumaná from Cali?
1,570 km (976 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali; by road roughly 1,915 km (1,190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Cumaná by car?
About 23 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Cumaná?
Cumaná is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Cumaná?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Cumaná?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Cumaná, bookable on this site.
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.