Airport Comparison
| CCS | GVL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | GVL |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | KGVL |
| City | Caracas | Gainesville |
| Country | Venezuela | United States |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 1,277 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | 34.270000, -83.830000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Gainesville (GVL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States is 3,139 kilometers (1,951 miles / 1,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.
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 Venezuela with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in Caracas, it's 13:32 in Gainesville.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,042 feet between the two airports. Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.
The return flight from Gainesville (GVL) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). 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 Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.