Airport Comparison
| BYS | CCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bicycle Lake Army Air Field | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport |
| IATA Code | BYS | CCS |
| ICAO Code | KBYS | SVMI |
| City | Fort Irwin/Barstow | Caracas |
| Country | United States | Venezuela |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 2,350 ft | 235 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.280000, -116.630000 | 10.600000, -66.990000 |
Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 5,699 kilometers (3,541 miles / 3,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.
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 United States with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:18 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 22:18 in Caracas. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,115 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.
The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.