Flights to San Carlos
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
San Carlos is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | BRM | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,350 ft | 2,042 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, VLN handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,411 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from San Carlos
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos to Bogotá | Colombia | 827 km (514 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| San Carlos to Caracas | Venezuela | 208 km (129 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| San Carlos to Cali | Colombia | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| San Carlos to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 989 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| San Carlos to Medellín | Colombia | 858 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| San Carlos to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 348 km (217 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| San Carlos to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| San Carlos to Barranquilla | Colombia | 693 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| San Carlos to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,111 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| San Carlos to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 669 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| San Carlos to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| San Carlos to Cartagena | Colombia | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| San Carlos to Barcelona | Venezuela | 430 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| San Carlos to Cúcuta | Colombia | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| San Carlos to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| San Carlos to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| San Carlos to Soacha | Colombia | 840 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| San Carlos to Maturín | Venezuela | 592 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| San Carlos to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 573 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| San Carlos to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| San Carlos to Ibagué | Colombia | 933 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| San Carlos to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| San Carlos to Guangzhou | China | 16,365 km (10,168 mi) | about 21 h 44 min |
| San Carlos to Shenzhen | China | 16,422 km (10,204 mi) | about 21 h 48 min |
| San Carlos to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,422 km (5,855 mi) | about 12 h 50 min |
| San Carlos to Lagos | Nigeria | 7,920 km (4,921 mi) | about 10 h 54 min |
| San Carlos to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 17,676 km (10,984 mi) | about 23 h 25 min |
| San Carlos to Mumbai | India | 14,719 km (9,146 mi) | about 19 h 37 min |
| San Carlos to Mexico City | Mexico | 3,455 km (2,147 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| San Carlos to Dongguan | China | 16,372 km (10,173 mi) | about 21 h 44 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 San Carlos?
Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) is the closest large airport at 90 km (56 mi). The others, BRM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is VLN from San Carlos city centre?
90 km (56 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to San Carlos 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.