Medellín to Puerto Ayacucho flights
Puerto Ayacucho lies 886 km (550 mi) 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 53 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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| Medellín | Puerto Ayacucho | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 125,840 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | MDE, 19 km out | PCR, 59 km out |
Clocks in Puerto Ayacucho are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 1 h 53 min journey lands 2 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Ayacucho
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 Puerto Ayacucho
Puerto Ayacucho is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is German Olano Airport (PCR), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,907 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Olano Airport (regional) | PCR | 59 km (37 mi) | 5,907 ft | 177 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Ayacucho from Medellín?
886 km (550 mi) in a straight line, east of Medellín.
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Puerto Ayacucho by air?
About 1 h 53 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 Puerto Ayacucho?
Puerto Ayacucho is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Medellín to Puerto Ayacucho flights?
Typically Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) to German Olano Airport (PCR).
What currency do I need in Puerto Ayacucho?
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.