Airport Comparison
| AAZ | CCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Quezaltenango Airport | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport |
| IATA Code | AAZ | CCS |
| ICAO Code | MGQZ | SVMI |
| City | Quezaltenango | Caracas |
| Country | Guatemala | Venezuela |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 7,779 ft | 235 ft |
| Coordinates | 14.870000, -91.500000 | 10.600000, -66.990000 |
Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 2,699 kilometers (1,677 miles / 1,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 97°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Guatemala with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Quezaltenango, it's 10:22 in Caracas.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,544 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.