Valledupar to Cali flights
Cali lies 861 km (535 mi) south-west of Valledupar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 51 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.
| Valledupar | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 490,075 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) | 758 m (2,487 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | VUP, 3 km out | CLO, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 200001–200018 | 760001–760050 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Valledupar
Valledupar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Cali
Cali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,842 ft | 3,162 ft |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport (regional) | BUN | 68 km (42 mi) | 3,945 ft | 48 ft |
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Staying in Cali
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (287), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 73,064 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cali from Valledupar?
861 km (535 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Valledupar.
How long does it take to get from Valledupar to Cali by air?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valledupar and Cali?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Which airports are used for Valledupar to Cali flights?
Typically Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO); Cali also has BUN.
Where can I stay in Cali?
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.