BDT
Gbadolite Airport
DR Congo
9,699 km
6,027 miles
CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
Distance
9,699 km
6,027 mi / 5,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

BDT CCS
Airport Name Gbadolite Airport Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport
IATA Code BDT CCS
ICAO Code FZFD SVMI
City N/A Caracas
Country DR Congo Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Caracas
Elevation 1,509 ft 235 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 20.980000 10.600000, -66.990000

Gbadolite Airport (BDT) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbadolite Airport (BDT) in Gbadolite Airport, DR Congo to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 9,699 kilometers (6,027 miles / 5,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 DR Congo 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 15:05 in Gbadolite Airport, it's 10:05 in Caracas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,274 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than Gbadolite Airport.

The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Gbadolite Airport (BDT) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gbadolite Airport (BDT) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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