Cali to San Carlos flights
San Carlos lies 1,117 km (694 mi) north-east of Cali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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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| Cali | San Carlos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.4 million | 120,375 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | CLO, 20 km out | VLN, 90 km out |
Clocks in San Carlos are 1 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands 3 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Carlos
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 Cali
Cali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 68 km).
Arriving in San Carlos
San Carlos is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | BRM | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,350 ft | 2,042 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Carlos from Cali?
1,117 km (694 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali.
How long does it take to get from Cali to San Carlos by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and San Carlos?
San Carlos is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Cali to San Carlos flights?
Typically Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN); San Carlos also has BRM.
What currency do I need in San Carlos?
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.