El Vigía to Maracaibo flights
Maracaibo lies 226 km (140 mi) north of El Vigía, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 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.
| El Vigía | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 162,289 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | VIG, 2 km out | MAR, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving El Vigía
El Vigía is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 10,645-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Maracaibo
Maracaibo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Chinita International Airport | MAR | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,843 ft | 239 ft |
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Staying in Maracaibo
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Maracaibo from El Vigía?
226 km (140 mi) in a straight line, north of El Vigía.
How long does it take to get from El Vigía to Maracaibo by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Vigía and Maracaibo?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Vigía to Maracaibo flights?
Typically Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG) to La Chinita International Airport (MAR).
Where can I stay in Maracaibo?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo, 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.