CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,492 km
7,141 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,492 km
7,141 mi / 6,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
59°
east northeast

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CCS ELQ
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code CCS ELQ
ICAO Code SVMI OEGS
City Caracas N/A
Country Venezuela Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 235 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 26.300000, 43.770000

Caracas (CCS) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,492 kilometers (7,141 miles / 6,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Venezuela with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Caracas, it's 19:35 in Gassim Airport. 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 1,891 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 289° (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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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