Valera to Soacha flights
Soacha lies 661 km (411 mi) south-west of Valera, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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.
| Valera | Soacha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 244,708 | 655,025 |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | 2,565 m (8,415 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | VLV, 3 km out | BOG, 16 km out |
Clocks in Soacha are 1 h behind Valera right now, so a 1 h 36 min journey lands only 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Soacha
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 Valera
Valera is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,791 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Barinas Airport (BNS, 89 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 81 km (50 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
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Staying in Soacha
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Common questions
How far is Soacha from Valera?
661 km (411 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Valera.
How long does it take to get from Valera to Soacha by air?
About 1 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valera and Soacha?
Soacha is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Valera to Soacha flights?
Typically Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Soacha also has VVC.
What currency do I need in Soacha?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Soacha?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Soacha, 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.