Cúcuta to Tinaquillo flights
Tinaquillo lies 513 km (319 mi) north-east of Cúcuta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 24 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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| Cúcuta | Tinaquillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 777,106 | 115,937 |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 429 m (1,407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | CUC, 2 km out | VLN, 49 km out |
Clocks in Tinaquillo are 1 h ahead of Cúcuta right now, so a 1 h 24 min journey lands 2 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tinaquillo
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 Cúcuta
Cúcuta is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ, 10 km), Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD, 64 km).
Arriving in Tinaquillo
Tinaquillo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 49 km (30 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tinaquillo from Cúcuta?
513 km (319 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cúcuta.
How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to Tinaquillo by air?
About 1 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cúcuta and Tinaquillo?
Tinaquillo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Cúcuta to Tinaquillo flights?
Typically Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN).
What currency do I need in Tinaquillo?
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.