Cartago to Soacha flights
Soacha lies 189 km (117 mi) east of Cartago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cartago | Soacha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 134,972 | 655,025 |
| Elevation | 722 m (2,369 ft) | 2,565 m (8,415 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | PEI, 21 km out | BOG, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 762021–762027 | 250051–250058 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Cartago
Cartago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Matecaña International Airport (PEI), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,627 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are El Eden Airport (AXM, 36 km), La Nubia Airport (MZL, 59 km), Perales Airport (IBE, 94 km).
Arriving in Soacha
Soacha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 81 km (50 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
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Staying in Soacha
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Soacha. Of the 7 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (6). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Soacha from Cartago?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, east of Cartago.
How long does it take to get from Cartago to Soacha by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cartago and Soacha?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cartago to Soacha flights?
Typically Matecaña International Airport (PEI) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Soacha also has VVC.
Where can I stay in Soacha?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Soacha, 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.