Anaco to Bucaramanga flights
Bucaramanga lies 986 km (613 mi) west of Anaco, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 1 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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| Anaco | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 139,397 | 581,130 |
| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BLA, 80 km out | BGA, 7 km out |
Clocks in Bucaramanga are 1 h behind Anaco right now, so a 2 h 1 min journey lands only 1 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bucaramanga
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Anaco
Anaco is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA), 80 km (50 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are San Tomé Airport (SOM, 64 km).
Arriving in Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Palonegro Airport (BGA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yariguíes Airport (EJA, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palonegro Airport (regional) | BGA | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,381 ft | 3,897 ft |
| Yariguíes Airport (regional) | EJA | 77 km (48 mi) | 5,905 ft | 412 ft |
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Staying in Bucaramanga
Our booking partner lists 243 places to stay in Bucaramanga. Of the 106 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 4 are five-star. Across 51 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 25,622 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bucaramanga from Anaco?
986 km (613 mi) in a straight line, west of Anaco.
How long does it take to get from Anaco to Bucaramanga by air?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Anaco and Bucaramanga?
Bucaramanga is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Anaco to Bucaramanga flights?
Typically General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA) to Palonegro Airport (BGA); Bucaramanga also has EJA.
What currency do I need in Bucaramanga?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Bucaramanga?
Our booking partner lists 243 places to stay in Bucaramanga, 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.