Maracay to Castries flights
Castries lies 828 km (515 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 49 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.
| Maracay | Castries | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Saint Lucia |
| Population | 464,700 | 20,000 |
| Elevation | 553 m (1,814 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/St_Lucia) |
| Nearest large airport | VLN, 38 km out | UVF, 30 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Castries
Crossing from Venezuela into Saint Lucia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Dollar (XCD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes ++1-758; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Castries
Castries is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF, 66 km), Argyle International Airport (SVD, 94 km), George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewanorra International Airport | UVF | 30 km (19 mi) | 9,003 ft | 14 ft |
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | FDF | 66 km (41 mi) | 9,843 ft | 16 ft |
| Argyle International Airport | SVD | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,000 ft | 136 ft |
| George F. L. Charles Airport (regional) | SLU | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,735 ft | 22 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Castries from Maracay?
828 km (515 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Maracay.
How long does it take to get from Maracay to Castries by air?
About 1 h 49 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 Castries?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maracay to Castries flights?
Typically Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF); Castries also has FDF, SVD, SLU.
What currency do I need in Castries?
The Dollar (XCD).
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.