Maracaibo to Valera flights
Valera lies 184 km (114 mi) south-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 59 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 | Valera | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.8 million | 244,708 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | VLV, 3 km out |
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 Valera
Valera is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,791 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Barinas Airport (BNS, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (regional) | VLV | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,791 ft | 2,060 ft |
| Barinas Airport (regional) | BNS | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,560 ft | 615 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Valera from Maracaibo?
184 km (114 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Valera by air?
About 59 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 Valera?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to Valera flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV); Valera also has BNS.
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.