Basse-Terre to Barinas flights
Barinas lies 1,234 km (767 mi) south-west of Basse-Terre, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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.
| Basse-Terre | Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guadeloupe | Venezuela |
| Population | 11,472 | 397,279 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Guadeloupe) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | PTP, 37 km out | BNS, 2 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Barinas
Crossing from Guadeloupe into Venezuela: money changes from the Euro to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; 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 Basse-Terre
Basse-Terre is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ, 51 km), Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM, 68 km), Canefield Airport (DCF, 82 km).
Arriving in Barinas
Barinas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Barinas Airport (BNS), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barinas Airport (regional) | BNS | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,560 ft | 615 ft |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (regional) | VLV | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,791 ft | 2,060 ft |
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Staying in Barinas
Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Barinas. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 13 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barinas from Basse-Terre?
1,234 km (767 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Basse-Terre.
How long does it take to get from Basse-Terre to Barinas by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basse-Terre and Barinas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Basse-Terre to Barinas flights?
Typically Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP) to Barinas Airport (BNS); Barinas also has VLV.
What currency do I need in Barinas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Barinas?
Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Barinas, 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.