Cabudare to Cartagena flights
Cartagena lies 683 km (424 mi) west of Cabudare, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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.
| Cabudare | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 102,686 | 914,552 |
| Elevation | 476 m (1,562 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BRM, 11 km out | CTG, 5 km out |
Clocks in Cartagena are 1 h behind Cabudare right now, so a 1 h 38 min journey lands only 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cartagena
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 Cabudare
Cabudare is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Cartagena
Cartagena is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,530 ft | 4 ft |
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | 95 km (59 mi) | 9,842 ft | 98 ft |
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Staying in Cartagena
Our booking partner lists 1,125+ places to stay in Cartagena (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 987 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (476), and 7 are five-star. Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 6,651 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cartagena from Cabudare?
683 km (424 mi) in a straight line, west of Cabudare.
How long does it take to get from Cabudare to Cartagena by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cabudare and Cartagena?
Cartagena is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Cabudare to Cartagena flights?
Typically Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM) to Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG); Cartagena also has BAQ.
What currency do I need in Cartagena?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Cartagena?
Our booking partner lists 1,125+ places to stay in Cartagena, 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.