Valencia to Palmira flights
Palmira lies 1,175 km (730 mi) south-west of Valencia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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.
| Valencia | Palmira | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 312,519 |
| Elevation | 547 m (1,795 ft) | 886 m (2,907 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | VLN, 8 km out | CLO, 9 km out |
Clocks in Palmira are 1 h behind Valencia right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands only 1 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Palmira
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Valencia
Valencia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Palmira
Palmira is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,842 ft | 3,162 ft |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport (regional) | BUN | 83 km (52 mi) | 3,945 ft | 48 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Palmira from Valencia?
1,175 km (730 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Valencia.
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Palmira by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valencia and Palmira?
Palmira is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Valencia to Palmira flights?
Typically Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO); Palmira also has BUN.
What currency do I need in Palmira?
The Peso (COP).
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.