Maracaibo to Ponce flights
Ponce lies 979 km (609 mi) north-east of Maracaibo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Maracaibo | Ponce | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Puerto Rico |
| Population | 1.8 million | 137,491 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | SJU, 81 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ponce
Crossing from Venezuela into Puerto Rico: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano 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 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.
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 Maracaibo?
979 km (609 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Ponce by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Ponce?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to Ponce flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) 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.