MAR
La Chinita International Airport
Maracaibo · VenezuelaICAO SVMC
La Chinita International Airport (MAR) is an airport serving Maracaibo, Venezuela, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 10° 33' 29.6" N, 71° 43' 40.3" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 239 feet (73 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Caracas (GMT-4).
Destinations
8
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
239/ 73m
America/Caracas
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MAR
ICAO Code
SVMC
City
Maracaibo
Country
Venezuela
Elevation
239 ft
Local Time
12:25 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:10.5582°
Longitude:-71.7279°
Popular Routes from MAR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCS | Caracas, Venezuela | 322 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 132 kg | View |
| AUA | Oranjestad, Aruba | 177 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 73 kg | View |
| VLN | Valencia, Venezuela | 260 mi | 0h 60m | short-haul | 107 kg | View |
| CUR | Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles | 219 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 90 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,188 mi | 2h 55m | medium-haul | 298 kg | View |
| PBL | Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | 249 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 102 kg | View |
| PMV | Porlamar, Venezuela | 528 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 217 kg | View |
| PTY | Panama City, Panama | 532 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 218 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MAR
9 active airlines serving La Chinita International Airport.
Aero Lanka
QLSri Lanka
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Aserca Airlines
R7Venezuela
Conviasa
V0Venezuela
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv)
7INetherlands Antilles
Tiara Air
3PAruba
Virgin Pacific
VHFiji
Volotea Costa Rica
9VCosta Rica
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to La Chinita International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Valledupar | Colombia | 167 km |
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | VIG | El Vigía | Venezuela | 214 km |
| Almirante Padilla Airport | RCH | Rio Hacha | Colombia | 169 km |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport | VLV | Valera | Venezuela | 184 km |
| Alberto Carnevalli Airport | MRD | Merida | Venezuela | 227 km |
| Josefa Camejo International Airport | LSP | Paraguana | Venezuela | 219 km |
| La Fria Airport | LFR | La Fria | Venezuela | 263 km |
| Barquisimeto International Airport | BRM | Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 266 km |
Other Airports in Venezuela
General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport
BLABarcelona
Barinas Airport
BNSBarinas
Barquisimeto International Airport
BRMBarquisimeto
Canaima Airport
CAJCanaima
Simón Bolívar International Airport
CCSCaracas
José Leonardo Chirinos Airport
CZECoro
Cumaná (Antonio José de Sucre) Airport
CUMCumana
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport
VIGEl Vigía
General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport
PZOGuayana
La Fria Airport
LFRLa Fria
Maturín Airport
MUNMaturin
Alberto Carnevalli Airport
MRDMerida
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 10° 33' 29.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 71° 43' 40.3" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 10.558208
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -71.727859
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Caracas
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 239 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 73 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for La Chinita International Airport?
The IATA code for La Chinita International Airport is MAR, and its ICAO code is SVMC. The airport is located in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
How many destinations can you fly to from MAR?
There are 8 direct destinations available from La Chinita International Airport (MAR) in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
What airlines fly from MAR?
There are 9 airlines operating from MAR, including Aero Lanka, American Airlines, Aserca Airlines, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, and more.
What timezone is La Chinita International Airport in?
La Chinita International Airport is in the America/Caracas timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of La Chinita International Airport?
La Chinita International Airport sits at an elevation of 239 feet (73 meters) above sea level.
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