Flights to Riohacha
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Riohacha is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,413 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almirante Padilla Airport (regional) | RCH | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,413 ft | 43 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 5,413 ft, RCH handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 43 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Riohacha
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riohacha to Bogotá | Colombia | 782 km (486 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Riohacha to Caracas | Venezuela | 668 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Riohacha to Quito | Ecuador | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Riohacha to Cali | Colombia | 986 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Riohacha to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Riohacha to Medellín | Colombia | 658 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Riohacha to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 173 km (108 mi) | about 58 min |
| Riohacha to Valencia | Venezuela | 557 km (346 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Riohacha to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 421 km (262 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Riohacha to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Riohacha to Barranquilla | Colombia | 214 km (133 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Riohacha to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Riohacha to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Riohacha to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Riohacha to Kingston | Jamaica | 830 km (516 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Riohacha to Cartagena | Colombia | 310 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Riohacha to Barcelona | Venezuela | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Riohacha to Cúcuta | Colombia | 407 km (253 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Riohacha to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 834 km (518 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Riohacha to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 839 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Riohacha to Soacha | Colombia | 788 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Riohacha to Maturín | Venezuela | 1,081 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Riohacha to Guangzhou | China | 16,103 km (10,006 mi) | about 21 h 24 min |
| Riohacha to Shenzhen | China | 16,149 km (10,035 mi) | about 21 h 27 min |
| Riohacha to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,378 km (5,206 mi) | about 11 h 29 min |
| Riohacha to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 17,527 km (10,891 mi) | about 23 h 13 min |
| Riohacha to Mumbai | India | 14,951 km (9,290 mi) | about 19 h 55 min |
| Riohacha to Mexico City | Mexico | 2,939 km (1,826 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
| Riohacha to Karachi | Pakistan | 14,076 km (8,746 mi) | about 18 h 48 min |
| Riohacha to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 15,695 km (9,753 mi) | about 20 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Riohacha?
Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) is the closest large airport at 3 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is RCH from Riohacha city centre?
3 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Riohacha on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.