Airport Comparison
| CCS | YQU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Grande Prairie Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | YQU |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | CYQU |
| City | Caracas | Grande Prairie |
| Country | Venezuela | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 2,195 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | 55.180000, -118.890000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 6,691 kilometers (4,158 miles / 3,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Venezuela with Canada. 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 05:56 in Caracas, it's 02:56 in Grande Prairie. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,960 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.
The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.