Maracaibo to El Vigía flights
El Vigía lies 226 km (140 mi) south of Maracaibo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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.
| Maracaibo | El Vigía | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.8 million | 162,289 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | VIG, 2 km out |
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 El Vigía
El Vigía is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 10,645-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (regional) | VIG | 2 km (1 mi) | 10,645 ft | 250 ft |
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Common questions
How far is El Vigía from Maracaibo?
226 km (140 mi) in a straight line, south of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to El Vigía by air?
About 1 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 Maracaibo and El Vigía?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to El Vigía flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG).
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.