Valledupar to Upata flights
Upata lies 1,221 km (759 mi) east of Valledupar, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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 | Upata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 490,075 | 112,617 |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | VUP, 3 km out | PZO, 49 km out |
Clocks in Upata are 1 h ahead of Valledupar right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands 3 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Upata
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 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 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | PZO | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,726 ft | 472 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Upata from Valledupar?
1,221 km (759 mi) in a straight line, east of Valledupar.
How long does it take to get from Valledupar to Upata by air?
About 2 h 19 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 Upata?
Upata is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Valledupar to Upata flights?
Typically Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) to General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO).
What currency do I need in Upata?
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.