Santiago de Cuba to San Carlos del Zulia flights
San Carlos del Zulia lies 1,295 km (805 mi) south of Santiago de Cuba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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.
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| Santiago de Cuba | San Carlos del Zulia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Venezuela |
| Population | 555,865 | 126,353 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | SCU, 6 km out | VIG, 50 km out |
What changes when you arrive in San Carlos del Zulia
Crossing from Cuba 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 Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,130-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Frank Pais International Airport (HOG, 99 km), Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM, 93 km).
Arriving in San Carlos del Zulia
San Carlos del Zulia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG), 50 km (31 mi) from the centre, whose 10,645-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (regional) | VIG | 50 km (31 mi) | 10,645 ft | 250 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Carlos del Zulia from Santiago de Cuba?
1,295 km (805 mi) in a straight line, south of Santiago de Cuba.
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Cuba to San Carlos del Zulia by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago de Cuba and San Carlos del Zulia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santiago de Cuba to San Carlos del Zulia flights?
Typically Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) to Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG).
What currency do I need in San Carlos del Zulia?
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.