Medellín to Guanare flights
Guanare lies 714 km (444 mi) north-east of Medellín, +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.
| Medellín | Guanare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 112,286 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | MDE, 19 km out | BNS, 71 km out |
Clocks in Guanare are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 1 h 40 min journey lands 2 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guanare
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Medellín
Medellín is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,286-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH, 4 km).
Arriving in Guanare
Guanare is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Barinas Airport (BNS), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barinas Airport (regional) | BNS | 71 km (44 mi) | 6,560 ft | 615 ft |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (regional) | VLV | 99 km (62 mi) | 6,791 ft | 2,060 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Guanare from Medellín?
714 km (444 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Medellín.
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Guanare 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 Medellín and Guanare?
Guanare is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Medellín to Guanare flights?
Typically Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) to Barinas Airport (BNS); Guanare also has VLV.
What currency do I need in Guanare?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.