Maracaibo to San Cristóbal flights
San Cristóbal lies 327 km (203 mi) south 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 10 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 Cristóbal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.8 million | 289,852 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 692 m (2,270 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | MAR, 16 km out | SVZ, 24 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 Cristóbal
San Cristóbal is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,135 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD, 31 km), Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC, 35 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (regional) | SVZ | 24 km (15 mi) | 6,135 ft | 1,312 ft |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (regional) | STD | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,990 ft | 1,083 ft |
| Camilo Daza International Airport (regional) | CUC | 35 km (22 mi) | 7,700 ft | 1,096 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Cristóbal from Maracaibo?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, south of Maracaibo.
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to San Cristóbal by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Cristóbal?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maracaibo to San Cristóbal flights?
Typically La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ); San Cristóbal also has STD, CUC.
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.