CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
9,349 km
5,809 miles
HEW
Athens
Greece
Distance
9,349 km
5,809 mi / 5,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
53°
northeast

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CCS HEW
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Athen Helenikon Airport
IATA Code CCS HEW
ICAO Code SVMI LGAT
City Caracas Athens
Country Venezuela Greece
Timezone America/Caracas Europe/Athens
Elevation 235 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 37.890000, 23.730000

Caracas (CCS) to Athens (HEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece is 9,349 kilometers (5,809 miles / 5,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:27 in Caracas, it's 17:27 in Athens. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Athens (HEW) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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