Cayenne to Porlamar flights
Porlamar lies 1,435 km (892 mi) north-west of Cayenne, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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.
| Cayenne | Porlamar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | French Guiana | Venezuela |
| Population | 61,550 | 216,234 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Cayenne) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | CAY, 13 km out | PMV, 12 km out |
Clocks in Porlamar are 1 h behind Cayenne right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Porlamar
Crossing from French Guiana into Venezuela: money changes from the Euro to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); 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 Cayenne
Cayenne is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,486-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Porlamar
Porlamar is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,433-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Antonio José de Sucre Airport (CUM, 63 km), General Francisco Bermúdez Airport (CUP, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport | PMV | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,433 ft | 74 ft |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport (regional) | CUM | 63 km (39 mi) | 10,171 ft | 14 ft |
| General Francisco Bermúdez Airport (regional) | CUP | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,611 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Porlamar from Cayenne?
1,435 km (892 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cayenne.
How long does it take to get from Cayenne to Porlamar by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cayenne and Porlamar?
Porlamar is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Cayenne).
Which airports are used for Cayenne to Porlamar flights?
Typically Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) to Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV); Porlamar also has CUM, CUP.
What currency do I need in Porlamar?
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 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.