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Kralendijk: how to get there and around

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Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba (Bonaire), 4 m (13 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Flamingo International Airport (BON), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population10,620
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Time zoneAmerica/Kralendijk (UTC-4 now)
CurrencyDollar (USD)
Dialling code+599
Driving sideRight
Coordinates12.15, -68.267
Kralendijk

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Daylight in Kralendijk runs from about 11 h 27 min a day in late December to 12 h 53 min in late June (computed for 12.15° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Kralendijk is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Flamingo International Airport (BON), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,449 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hato International Airport (CUR, 75 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Kralendijk?

Flamingo International Airport (BON), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Kralendijk?

About 10,620 people live in Kralendijk (GeoNames).

What time zone is Kralendijk in?

America/Kralendijk, currently UTC-4.

What currency is used in Kralendijk?

The Dollar (USD). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Kralendijk?

Caracas (239 km), Valencia (223 km), Barquisimeto (261 km), Maracay (224 km), Petare (245 km).

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.