Soacha to Petare flights
Petare lies 1,047 km (651 mi) north-east of Soacha, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
| Soacha | Petare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 655,025 | 364,684 |
| Elevation | 2,565 m (8,415 ft) | 846 m (2,776 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | BOG, 16 km out | CCS, 24 km out |
Clocks in Petare are 1 h ahead of Soacha right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands 3 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Petare
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Soacha
Soacha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 81 km).
Arriving in Petare
Petare is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 24 km (15 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 | 24 km (15 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Petare from Soacha?
1,047 km (651 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Soacha.
How long does it take to get from Soacha to Petare by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Soacha and Petare?
Petare is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Soacha to Petare flights?
Typically El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
What currency do I need in Petare?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.