Airport Comparison
| CCS | NLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Nelson Lagoon Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | NLG |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | PAOU |
| City | Caracas | Nelson Lagoon |
| Country | Venezuela | United States |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | 56.010000, -161.160000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States is 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles / 5,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.
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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:52 in Caracas, it's 12:52 in Nelson Lagoon. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.