Airport Comparison
| CCS | UGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway |
| IATA Code | CCS | UGL |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | SCGC |
| City | Caracas | Antartica |
| Country | Venezuela | AQ |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | Antarctica/Palmer |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | -79.780000, -83.320000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 10,095 kilometers (6,273 miles / 5,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 183°.
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 AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Caracas, it's 20:45 in Antartica.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,226 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.
The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.