Maracaibo to San Carlos flights
San Carlos lies 348 km (217 mi) east 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 12 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 | San Carlos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.8 million | 120,375 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | VLN, 90 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 San Carlos
San Carlos is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | BRM | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,350 ft | 2,042 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Carlos from Maracaibo?
348 km (217 mi) in a straight line, east of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to San Carlos by air?
About 1 h 12 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 San Carlos?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to San Carlos flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN); San Carlos also has BRM.
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.