Caracas to El Tigre flights
El Tigre lies 338 km (210 mi) south-east of Caracas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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.
| Caracas | El Tigre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 3 million | 222,450 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 297 m (974 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | CCS, 18 km out | SOM, 13 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Caracas
Caracas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in El Tigre
El Tigre is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is San Tomé Airport (SOM), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,299 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Tomé Airport (regional) | SOM | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,299 ft | 861 ft |
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Common questions
How far is El Tigre from Caracas?
338 km (210 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Caracas.
How long does it take to get from Caracas to El Tigre by air?
About 1 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 Caracas and El Tigre?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for Caracas to El Tigre flights?
Typically Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) to San Tomé Airport (SOM).
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.