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Cúcuta to Basse-Terre flights

Basse-Terre lies 1,476 km (917 mi) north-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 2 h 39 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.

CúcutaBasse-Terre

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CúcutaBasse-Terre
CountryColombiaGuadeloupe
Population777,10611,472
Elevation298 m (978 ft)11 m (36 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Bogota)UTC-4 (America/Guadeloupe)
Nearest large airportCUC, 2 km outPTP, 37 km out
Postal codes540001–54001997023 CEDEX–97109 CEDEX

Clocks in Basse-Terre are 1 h ahead of Cúcuta right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Basse-Terre

Crossing from Colombia into Guadeloupe: money changes from the Peso to the Euro (EUR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +590; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.

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 Basse-Terre

Basse-Terre is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ, 51 km), Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM, 68 km), Canefield Airport (DCF, 82 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Basse-Terre (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Maryse Condé International AirportPTP37 km (23 mi)11,499 ft36 ft
Marie-Galante Airport (regional)GBJ51 km (32 mi)4,068 ft16 ft
Douglas-Charles Airport (regional)DOM68 km (42 mi)6,352 ft73 ft
Canefield Airport (regional)DCF82 km (51 mi)3,130 ft13 ft

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Common questions

How far is Basse-Terre from Cúcuta?

1,476 km (917 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cúcuta.

How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to Basse-Terre by air?

About 2 h 39 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 Basse-Terre?

Basse-Terre is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Guadeloupe against America/Bogota).

Which airports are used for Cúcuta to Basse-Terre flights?

Typically Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP); Basse-Terre also has GBJ, DOM, DCF.

What currency do I need in Basse-Terre?

The Euro (EUR).

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.