Maracaibo to Mosquera flights
Mosquera lies 720 km (448 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 40 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 | 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) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | BOG, 9 km out |
Clocks in Mosquera are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 1 h 40 min journey lands only 40 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.
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 Mosquera
Mosquera is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 91 km (57 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mosquera from Maracaibo?
720 km (448 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Mosquera by air?
About 1 h 40 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 Mosquera?
Mosquera is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to Mosquera flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Mosquera also has VVC.
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.