Coro to Medellín flights
Medellín lies 865 km (538 mi) south-west of Coro, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 52 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.
| Coro | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 246,657 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | CZE, 1 km out | MDE, 19 km out |
Clocks in Medellín are 1 h behind Coro right now, so a 1 h 52 min journey lands only 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Medellín
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 Coro
Coro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is José Leonardo Chirinos Airport (CZE), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,761 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP, 66 km).
Arriving in Medellín
Medellín is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,286-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH, 4 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,286 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (regional) | EOH | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,202 ft | 4,949 ft |
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Staying in Medellín
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Common questions
How far is Medellín from Coro?
865 km (538 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Coro.
How long does it take to get from Coro to Medellín by air?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coro and Medellín?
Medellín is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Coro to Medellín flights?
Typically José Leonardo Chirinos Airport (CZE) to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE); Medellín also has EOH.
What currency do I need in Medellín?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Medellín?
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.