Manizales to Valencia flights
Valencia lies 1,002 km (623 mi) north-east of Manizales, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 2 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.
| Manizales | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 434,403 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 2,144 m (7,034 ft) | 547 m (1,795 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | MZL, 6 km out | VLN, 8 km out |
Clocks in Valencia are 1 h ahead of Manizales right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands 3 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Valencia
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 Manizales
Manizales is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is La Nubia Airport (MZL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,835 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Matecaña International Airport (PEI, 38 km), El Eden Airport (AXM, 74 km), Perales Airport (IBE, 83 km).
Arriving in Valencia
Valencia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
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Staying in Valencia
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Common questions
How far is Valencia from Manizales?
1,002 km (623 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Manizales.
How long does it take to get from Manizales to Valencia by air?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manizales and Valencia?
Valencia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Manizales to Valencia flights?
Typically La Nubia Airport (MZL) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN).
What currency do I need in Valencia?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Valencia?
Our booking partner lists 26 places to stay in Valencia, 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.