BIY
Bisho
South Africa
11,040 km
6,860 miles
CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
Distance
11,040 km
6,860 mi / 5,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

BIY CCS
Airport Name Bisho Airport Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport
IATA Code BIY CCS
ICAO Code FABE SVMI
City Bisho Caracas
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 1,950 ft 235 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 10.600000, -66.990000

Bisho (BIY) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 11,040 kilometers (6,860 miles / 5,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 South Africa 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 14:01 in Bisho, it's 08:01 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 1,715 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 122° (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 Bisho Airport (BIY) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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