Airport Comparison
Axum Airport (AXU) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 11,381 kilometers (7,072 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:10 in Axum Airport, it's 08:10 in Caracas. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,724 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Axum Airport (AXU) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.