Maracaibo to Rionegro flights
Rionegro lies 648 km (403 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 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.
| Maracaibo | Rionegro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 128,153 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 2,090 m (6,857 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | MDE, 6 km out |
Clocks in Rionegro are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 1 h 35 min journey lands only 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rionegro
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Rionegro
Rionegro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,286-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH, 25 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | 6 km (4 mi) | 11,286 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (regional) | EOH | 25 km (16 mi) | 8,202 ft | 4,949 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rionegro from Maracaibo?
648 km (403 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Rionegro by air?
About 1 h 35 min, 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 Rionegro?
Rionegro is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to Rionegro flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE); Rionegro also has EOH.
What currency do I need in Rionegro?
The Peso (COP).
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.