Airport Comparison
| CCS | MRD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Alberto Carnevalli Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | MRD |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | SVMD |
| City | Caracas | Merida |
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 5,007 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | 8.580000, -71.160000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 509 kilometers (317 miles / 275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Venezuela. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Caracas, it's 18:58 in Merida.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,772 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli 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 Merida (MRD) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 63° (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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.