Airport Comparison
| ALA | CCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Almaty International Airport | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport |
| IATA Code | ALA | CCS |
| ICAO Code | UAAA | SVMI |
| City | Almaty | Caracas |
| Country | Kazakhstan | Venezuela |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 2,238 ft | 235 ft |
| Coordinates | 43.350000, 77.040000 | 10.600000, -66.990000 |
Almaty (ALA) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 12,997 kilometers (8,076 miles / 7,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.
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 Kazakhstan with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Almaty, it's 05:46 in Caracas. With a 9-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 2,003 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.
The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.