Palo Negro to Medellín flights
Medellín lies 986 km (612 mi) south-west of Palo Negro, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 1 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.
| Palo Negro | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 128,875 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | VLN, 42 km out | MDE, 19 km out |
Clocks in Medellín are 1 h behind Palo Negro right now, so a 2 h 1 min journey lands only 1 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Medellín
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 Palo Negro
Palo Negro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS, 77 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,286 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (regional) | EOH | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,202 ft | 4,949 ft |
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Staying in Medellín
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Common questions
How far is Medellín from Palo Negro?
986 km (612 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Palo Negro.
How long does it take to get from Palo Negro to Medellín by air?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palo Negro and Medellín?
Medellín is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Palo Negro to Medellín flights?
Typically Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE); Medellín also has EOH.
What currency do I need in Medellín?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Medellín?
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.