Buenaventura to Caracas flights
Caracas lies 1,339 km (832 mi) north-east of Buenaventura, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 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.
| Buenaventura | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 240,387 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | CLO, 81 km out | CCS, 18 km out |
Clocks in Caracas are 1 h ahead of Buenaventura right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands 3 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Caracas
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 Buenaventura
Buenaventura is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 81 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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 8 km).
Arriving in Caracas
Caracas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 18 km (11 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 | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Staying in Caracas
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (16), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,590 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caracas from Buenaventura?
1,339 km (832 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Buenaventura.
How long does it take to get from Buenaventura to Caracas by air?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenaventura and Caracas?
Caracas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Buenaventura to Caracas flights?
Typically Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
What currency do I need in Caracas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Caracas?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas, 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.