Upata to Maracay flights
Maracay lies 621 km (386 mi) north-west of Upata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 33 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.
| Upata | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 112,617 | 464,700 |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | PZO, 49 km out | VLN, 38 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Upata
Upata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,726 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 38 km (24 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 77 km (48 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Staying in Maracay
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Common questions
How far is Maracay from Upata?
621 km (386 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Upata.
How long does it take to get from Upata to Maracay by air?
About 1 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Upata and Maracay?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for Upata to Maracay flights?
Typically General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN); Maracay also has CCS.
Where can I stay in Maracay?
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Maracay, 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.