Driving from Maracaibo to Mosquera
Mosquera lies 720 km (448 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 879 km (546 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Maracaibo | Mosquera | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 128,012 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 2,544 m (8,346 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Mosquera are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 10 h 59 min journey lands only 9 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mosquera
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.
Where to book car hire from Maracaibo to Mosquera
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Staying in Mosquera
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Common questions
How far is Mosquera from Maracaibo?
720 km (448 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 879 km (546 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Mosquera by car?
About 10 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Mosquera?
Mosquera is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Mosquera?
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.