Maracaibo to Esmeraldas flights
Esmeraldas lies 1,396 km (867 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 2 h 32 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.
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| Maracaibo | Esmeraldas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Ecuador |
| Population | 1.8 million | 218,727 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | ESM, 4 km out |
Clocks in Esmeraldas are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Esmeraldas
Crossing from Venezuela into Ecuador: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
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 Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,874 ft | 32 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Esmeraldas from Maracaibo?
1,396 km (867 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Esmeraldas by air?
About 2 h 32 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 Esmeraldas?
Esmeraldas is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guayaquil against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to Esmeraldas flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM).
What currency do I need in Esmeraldas?
The Dollar (USD).
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.