Cúcuta to Ponce flights
Ponce lies 1,291 km (802 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 24 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 | Ponce | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Puerto Rico |
| Population | 777,106 | 137,491 |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Nearest large airport | CUC, 2 km out | SJU, 81 km out |
| Postal codes | 540001–540019 | 00716–00734 |
Clocks in Ponce are 1 h ahead of Cúcuta right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands 3 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ponce
Crossing from Colombia into Puerto Rico: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes ++1-787 and 1-939; the emergency number is 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 Ponce
Ponce is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 10,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mercedita International Airport (PSE, 6 km), Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ, 62 km), Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG, 74 km), Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,002 ft | 9 ft |
| Mercedita International Airport (regional) | PSE | 6 km (4 mi) | 6,904 ft | 29 ft |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (regional) | MAZ | 62 km (39 mi) | 4,998 ft | 28 ft |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (regional) | SIG | 74 km (46 mi) | 5,317 ft | 10 ft |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport (regional) | BQN | 76 km (47 mi) | 11,702 ft | 237 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ponce from Cúcuta?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cúcuta.
How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to Ponce by air?
About 2 h 24 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 Ponce?
Ponce is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Puerto_Rico against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Cúcuta to Ponce flights?
Typically Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU); Ponce also has PSE, MAZ, SIG, BQN.
What currency do I need in Ponce?
The Dollar (USD).
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.