Cuenca to Táriba flights
Táriba lies 1,409 km (875 mi) north-east of Cuenca, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
| Cuenca | Táriba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 636,996 | 138,402 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 910 m (2,986 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | CUE, 1 km out | SVZ, 24 km out |
Clocks in Táriba are 1 h ahead of Cuenca right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands 3 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Táriba
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar 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 Cuenca
Cuenca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Táriba
Táriba is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,135 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC, 34 km), Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD, 35 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (regional) | SVZ | 24 km (15 mi) | 6,135 ft | 1,312 ft |
| Camilo Daza International Airport (regional) | CUC | 34 km (21 mi) | 7,700 ft | 1,096 ft |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (regional) | STD | 35 km (22 mi) | 9,990 ft | 1,083 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Táriba from Cuenca?
1,409 km (875 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cuenca.
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Táriba by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuenca and Táriba?
Táriba is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
Which airports are used for Cuenca to Táriba flights?
Typically Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) to Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ); Táriba also has CUC, STD.
What currency do I need in Táriba?
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 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.