Mérida to Bogotá flights
Bogotá lies 546 km (339 mi) south-west of Mérida, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 27 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.
| Mérida | Bogotá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 300,000 | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,389 m (4,557 ft) | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | VIG, 56 km out | BOG, 13 km out |
Clocks in Bogotá are 1 h behind Mérida right now, so a 1 h 27 min journey lands only 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bogotá
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 Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, whose 10,645-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bogotá
Bogotá is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 13 km (8 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 71 km (44 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
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Staying in Bogotá
Our booking partner lists 3,130+ places to stay in Bogotá (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 664 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (290), and 47 are five-star. Across 475 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 422,174 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bogotá from Mérida?
546 km (339 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Bogotá by air?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Bogotá?
Bogotá is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Bogotá flights?
Typically Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Bogotá also has VVC.
What currency do I need in Bogotá?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Bogotá?
Our booking partner lists 3,130+ places to stay in Bogotá, bookable on this site.
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.