Maracaibo to Riohacha flights
Riohacha lies 173 km (108 mi) north-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 58 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 | Riohacha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 188,014 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | RCH, 3 km out |
Clocks in Riohacha are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 58 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riohacha
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 Riohacha
Riohacha is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,413 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almirante Padilla Airport (regional) | RCH | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,413 ft | 43 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Riohacha from Maracaibo?
173 km (108 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Riohacha by air?
About 58 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 Riohacha?
Riohacha is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to Riohacha flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).
What currency do I need in Riohacha?
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.