CCS to VLV: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) to Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV) is 418 km (260 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (VLV to CCS).
How far is it from Maiquetía to Valera?
The great-circle distance between Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) and Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV) is 418 km (260 mi, 226 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CCS to VLV?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VLV is roughly west of CCS.
How is the CCS to VLV route written in code?
The pair is written CCS-VLV in IATA codes and SVMI-SVVL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport is CCS (SVMI), Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is VLV (SVVL).
| CCS | VLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport |
| ICAO code | SVMI | SVVL |
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Elevation | 234 ft | 2,060 ft |
| Rank by connections | #182 | #2391 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VLV sits 1,826 ft (557 m) higher than CCS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CCS to VLV
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9V | Volotea Costa Rica | - | - | Active |
| V0 | Conviasa | VCV | Conviasa | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Maiquetía from Valera?
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) and Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV) are 418 km (260 mi, 226 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CCS to VLV?
A typical nonstop flight between CCS and VLV takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VLV from CCS?
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV) lies roughly west of Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
Which airlines fly CCS to VLV?
2 airlines appear on the CCS-VLV route in the open dataset, including Volotea Costa Rica, Conviasa.
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