CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
4,673 km
2,904 miles
RUI
Ruidoso
United States
Distance
4,673 km
2,904 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Caracas
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CCS RUI
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
IATA Code CCS RUI
ICAO Code SVMI KSRR
City Caracas Ruidoso
Country Venezuela United States
Timezone America/Caracas America/Denver
Elevation 235 ft 6,814 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 33.460000, -105.530000

Caracas (CCS) to Ruidoso (RUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 4,673 kilometers (2,904 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 20:24 in Caracas, it's 17:24 in Ruidoso. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,579 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruidoso (RUI) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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