BEN
Benghazi
Libya
9,128 km
5,672 miles
CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
Distance
9,128 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
278°
west

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BEN CCS
Airport Name Benina International Airport Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport
IATA Code BEN CCS
ICAO Code HLLB SVMI
City Benghazi Caracas
Country Libya Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Caracas
Elevation 433 ft 235 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 10.600000, -66.990000

Benghazi (BEN) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 9,128 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Libya 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 02:39 in Benghazi, it's 20:39 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.

The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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