Barranquilla to Punta Cardón flights
Punta Cardón lies 504 km (313 mi) east of Barranquilla, +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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| Barranquilla | Punta Cardón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 113,999 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | BAQ, 9 km out | AUA, 96 km out |
Clocks in Punta Cardón are 1 h ahead of Barranquilla 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 Punta Cardón
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 Barranquilla
Barranquilla is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG, 99 km), Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 62 km).
Arriving in Punta Cardón
Punta Cardón is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), 96 km (60 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP, 15 km), José Leonardo Chirinos Airport (CZE, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Beatrix International Airport | AUA | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Josefa Camejo International Airport (regional) | LSP | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,186 ft | 75 ft |
| José Leonardo Chirinos Airport (regional) | CZE | 64 km (40 mi) | 6,761 ft | 52 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Punta Cardón from Barranquilla?
504 km (313 mi) in a straight line, east of Barranquilla.
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Punta Cardón 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 Barranquilla and Punta Cardón?
Punta Cardón is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Barranquilla to Punta Cardón flights?
Typically Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA); Punta Cardón also has LSP, CZE.
What currency do I need in Punta Cardón?
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.