Cúcuta to Barinas flights
Barinas lies 262 km (163 mi) east of Cúcuta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Cúcuta | Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 777,106 | 397,279 |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | CUC, 2 km out | BNS, 2 km out |
Clocks in Barinas are 1 h ahead of Cúcuta right now, so a 1 h 5 min journey lands 2 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barinas
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); 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 Cúcuta
Cúcuta is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ, 10 km), Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD, 64 km).
Arriving in Barinas
Barinas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Barinas Airport (BNS), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barinas Airport (regional) | BNS | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,560 ft | 615 ft |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (regional) | VLV | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,791 ft | 2,060 ft |
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Staying in Barinas
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Common questions
How far is Barinas from Cúcuta?
262 km (163 mi) in a straight line, east of Cúcuta.
How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to Barinas by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cúcuta and Barinas?
Barinas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Cúcuta to Barinas flights?
Typically Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Barinas Airport (BNS); Barinas also has VLV.
What currency do I need in Barinas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Barinas?
Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Barinas, 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.