Driving from Popayán to Maracaibo
Maracaibo lies 1,066 km (663 mi) north-east of Popayán, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 1,301 km (808 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Popayán | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 318,059 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Maracaibo are 1 h ahead of Popayán right now, so a 16 h 16 min journey lands 17 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maracaibo
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 Popayán to Maracaibo
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Staying in Maracaibo
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Maracaibo
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Maracaibo from Popayán?
1,066 km (663 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Popayán; by road roughly 1,301 km (808 mi).
How long does it take to get from Popayán to Maracaibo by car?
About 16 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Popayán and Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Maracaibo?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracaibo?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.