Cumaná to Maracaibo flights
Maracaibo lies 813 km (505 mi) west of Cumaná, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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.
| Cumaná | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 405,626 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | PMV, 55 km out | MAR, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Cumaná
Cumaná is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,433-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA, 69 km), Antonio José de Sucre Airport (CUM, 5 km).
Arriving in Maracaibo
Maracaibo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Chinita International Airport | MAR | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,843 ft | 239 ft |
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Staying in Maracaibo
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Common questions
How far is Maracaibo from Cumaná?
813 km (505 mi) in a straight line, west of Cumaná.
How long does it take to get from Cumaná to Maracaibo by air?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cumaná and Maracaibo?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cumaná to Maracaibo flights?
Typically Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV) to La Chinita International Airport (MAR).
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 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.