Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Maracaibo flights
Maracaibo lies 1,472 km (915 mi) north-east of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 458,580 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 93 km out | MAR, 16 km out |
Clocks in Maracaibo are 1 h ahead of Santo Domingo de los Colorados right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands 3 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maracaibo
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar 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 Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Santo Domingo de los Colorados is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 13,445-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX, 96 km).
Arriving in Maracaibo
Maracaibo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Chinita International Airport | MAR | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,843 ft | 239 ft |
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Staying in Maracaibo
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Common questions
How far is Maracaibo from Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
1,472 km (915 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Santo Domingo de los Colorados.
How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Maracaibo by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
Which airports are used for Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Maracaibo flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to La Chinita International Airport (MAR).
What currency do I need in Maracaibo?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracaibo?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo, 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.