Maracaibo to Cartago flights
Cartago lies 809 km (503 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 47 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.
| Maracaibo | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 134,972 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 722 m (2,369 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | PEI, 21 km out |
Clocks in Cartago are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands only 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cartago
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 Maracaibo
Maracaibo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Cartago
Cartago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Matecaña International Airport (PEI), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,627 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are El Eden Airport (AXM, 36 km), La Nubia Airport (MZL, 59 km), Perales Airport (IBE, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matecaña International Airport (regional) | PEI | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,627 ft | 4,416 ft |
| El Eden Airport (regional) | AXM | 36 km (22 mi) | 7,045 ft | 3,990 ft |
| La Nubia Airport (regional) | MZL | 59 km (37 mi) | 4,835 ft | 6,871 ft |
| Perales Airport (regional) | IBE | 94 km (58 mi) | 5,905 ft | 2,999 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cartago from Maracaibo?
809 km (503 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Cartago by air?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Cartago?
Cartago is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to Cartago flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to Matecaña International Airport (PEI); Cartago also has AXM, MZL, IBE.
What currency do I need in Cartago?
The Peso (COP).
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.