Airport Comparison
| CCS | IXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | IXL |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | VILH |
| City | Caracas | Leh |
| Country | Venezuela | India |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | Asia/Kolkata |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 10,682 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | 34.140000, 77.550000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 13,790 kilometers (8,569 miles / 7,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.
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 Venezuela with India. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Caracas, it's 09:29 in Leh. With a 9.5-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 10,447 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee 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 Leh (IXL) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.