Maracay to Basse-Terre flights
Basse-Terre lies 901 km (560 mi) north-east of Maracay, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 54 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.
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| Maracay | Basse-Terre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Guadeloupe |
| Population | 464,700 | 11,472 |
| Elevation | 553 m (1,814 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Guadeloupe) |
| Nearest large airport | VLN, 38 km out | PTP, 37 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Basse-Terre
Crossing from Venezuela into Guadeloupe: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Euro (EUR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +590; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Maracay
Maracay is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS, 77 km).
Arriving in Basse-Terre
Basse-Terre is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ, 51 km), Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM, 68 km), Canefield Airport (DCF, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryse Condé International Airport | PTP | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,499 ft | 36 ft |
| Marie-Galante Airport (regional) | GBJ | 51 km (32 mi) | 4,068 ft | 16 ft |
| Douglas-Charles Airport (regional) | DOM | 68 km (42 mi) | 6,352 ft | 73 ft |
| Canefield Airport (regional) | DCF | 82 km (51 mi) | 3,130 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Basse-Terre from Maracay?
901 km (560 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Maracay.
How long does it take to get from Maracay to Basse-Terre by air?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracay and Basse-Terre?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maracay to Basse-Terre flights?
Typically Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) to Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP); Basse-Terre also has GBJ, DOM, DCF.
What currency do I need in Basse-Terre?
The Euro (EUR).
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.