Santa Marta to Porlamar flights
Porlamar lies 1,127 km (700 mi) east of Santa Marta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 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.
| Santa Marta | Porlamar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 499,192 | 216,234 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | BAQ, 75 km out | PMV, 12 km out |
Clocks in Porlamar are 1 h ahead of Santa Marta right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands 3 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Porlamar
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 Santa Marta
Santa Marta is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 14 km).
Arriving in Porlamar
Porlamar is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,433-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Antonio José de Sucre Airport (CUM, 63 km), General Francisco Bermúdez Airport (CUP, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport | PMV | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,433 ft | 74 ft |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport (regional) | CUM | 63 km (39 mi) | 10,171 ft | 14 ft |
| General Francisco Bermúdez Airport (regional) | CUP | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,611 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Porlamar from Santa Marta?
1,127 km (700 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Marta.
How long does it take to get from Santa Marta to Porlamar by air?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Marta and Porlamar?
Porlamar is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Santa Marta to Porlamar flights?
Typically Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV); Porlamar also has CUM, CUP.
What currency do I need in Porlamar?
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.