ALU
Alula
Somalia
12,695 km
7,888 miles
CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
Distance
12,695 km
7,888 mi / 6,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
288°
west northwest

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ALU CCS
Airport Name Alula Airport Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport
IATA Code ALU CCS
ICAO Code HCMA SVMI
City Alula Caracas
Country Somalia Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Caracas
Elevation 6 ft 235 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 10.600000, -66.990000

Alula (ALU) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 12,695 kilometers (7,888 miles / 6,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Somalia with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Alula, it's 02:20 in Caracas. With a 7-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 Caracas (CCS) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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