Georgetown to Petare flights
Petare lies 1,035 km (643 mi) north-west of Georgetown, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Georgetown | Petare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guyana | Venezuela |
| Population | 235,017 | 364,684 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 846 m (2,776 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Guyana) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | GEO, 36 km out | CCS, 24 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Petare
Crossing from Guyana into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); traffic switches to the right; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; 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 Georgetown
Georgetown is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,023-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL, 5 km).
Arriving in Petare
Petare is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 24 km (15 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Petare from Georgetown?
1,035 km (643 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Georgetown.
How long does it take to get from Georgetown to Petare by air?
About 2 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 Georgetown and Petare?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Georgetown to Petare flights?
Typically Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
What currency do I need in Petare?
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 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.