Airport Comparison
| CCS | TUA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | TUA |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | SETU |
| City | Caracas | Tulcan |
| Country | Venezuela | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 9,649 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | 0.810000, -77.710000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 1,609 kilometers (1,000 miles / 869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.
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 Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Caracas, it's 07:41 in Tulcan.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,414 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla 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 Tulcan (TUA) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.