Mérida to Caracas flights
Caracas lies 516 km (321 mi) north-east of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 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 | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 300,000 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 1,389 m (4,557 ft) | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | VIG, 56 km out | CCS, 18 km out |
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 Caracas
Caracas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Staying in Caracas
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (16), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,590 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caracas from Mérida?
516 km (321 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Caracas by air?
About 1 h 25 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 Caracas?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mérida to Caracas flights?
Typically Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG) to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
Where can I stay in Caracas?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas, 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 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.