San Cristóbal to Caracas flights
Caracas lies 661 km (411 mi) north-east of San Cristóbal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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.
| San Cristóbal | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 289,852 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 692 m (2,270 ft) | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | SVZ, 24 km out | CCS, 18 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,135 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD, 31 km), Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC, 35 km).
Arriving in Caracas
Caracas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Staying in Caracas
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (16), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,590 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caracas from San Cristóbal?
661 km (411 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Cristóbal.
How long does it take to get from San Cristóbal to Caracas by air?
About 1 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Cristóbal and Caracas?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Cristóbal to Caracas flights?
Typically Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ) to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
Where can I stay in Caracas?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas, bookable on this site.
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.