BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
10,293 km
6,396 miles
CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
Distance
10,293 km
6,396 mi / 5,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
280°
west

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BBZ CCS
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport
IATA Code BBZ CCS
ICAO Code FLZB SVMI
City Zambezi Caracas
Country Zambia Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Caracas
Elevation 3,538 ft 235 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 10.600000, -66.990000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 10,293 kilometers (6,396 miles / 5,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Zambia with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Zambezi, it's 12:17 in Caracas. With a 6-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 3,303 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 103° (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 Zambezi Airport (BBZ) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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