Bucaramanga to Lander flights
Lander lies 783 km (487 mi) north-east of Bucaramanga, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 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.
| Bucaramanga | Lander | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 581,130 | 176,346 |
| Elevation | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | BGA, 7 km out | CCS, 56 km out |
Clocks in Lander are 1 h ahead of Bucaramanga right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lander
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 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).
Arriving in Lander
Lander is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 56 km (35 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lander from Bucaramanga?
783 km (487 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bucaramanga.
How long does it take to get from Bucaramanga to Lander by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucaramanga and Lander?
Lander is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Bucaramanga to Lander flights?
Typically Palonegro Airport (BGA) to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
What currency do I need in Lander?
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.