CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
13,427 km
8,343 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
13,427 km
8,343 mi / 7,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Caracas
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CCS URC
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code CCS URC
ICAO Code SVMI ZWWW
City Caracas Urumqi
Country Venezuela China
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 235 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 43.910000, 87.470000

Caracas (CCS) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 13,427 kilometers (8,343 miles / 7,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 China. 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 00:57 in Caracas, it's 12:57 in Urumqi. With a 12-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 1,890 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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