Castries to Maracay flights
Maracay lies 828 km (515 mi) south-west of Castries, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 49 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.
| Castries | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saint Lucia | Venezuela |
| Population | 20,000 | 464,700 |
| Elevation | 119 m (390 ft) | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/St_Lucia) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | UVF, 30 km out | VLN, 38 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Maracay
Crossing from Saint Lucia into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); traffic switches to the right; 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 Castries
Castries is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF, 66 km), Argyle International Airport (SVD, 94 km), George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU, 3 km).
Arriving in Maracay
Maracay is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 38 km (24 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 77 km (48 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Staying in Maracay
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Common questions
How far is Maracay from Castries?
828 km (515 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Castries.
How long does it take to get from Castries to Maracay by air?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Castries and Maracay?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Castries to Maracay flights?
Typically Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN); Maracay also has CCS.
What currency do I need in Maracay?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracay?
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Maracay, 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.