AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
11,381 km
7,072 miles
CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
Distance
11,381 km
7,072 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
284°
west northwest

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AXU CCS
Airport Name Axum Airport Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport
IATA Code AXU CCS
ICAO Code HAAX SVMI
City N/A Caracas
Country Ethiopia Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Caracas
Elevation 6,959 ft 235 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 10.600000, -66.990000

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.

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