Cali to Puerto Ayacucho by bus
Puerto Ayacucho lies 1,021 km (634 mi) east of Cali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 34 min including stops, over roughly 1,246 km (774 mi) of road.
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| Cali | Puerto Ayacucho | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.4 million | 125,840 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Puerto Ayacucho are 1 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 18 h 34 min journey lands 19 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Ayacucho
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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Common questions
How far is Puerto Ayacucho from Cali?
1,021 km (634 mi) in a straight line, east of Cali; by road roughly 1,246 km (774 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Puerto Ayacucho by bus?
About 18 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Puerto Ayacucho?
Puerto Ayacucho is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Puerto Ayacucho?
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.