BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
9,631 km
5,984 miles
CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
Distance
9,631 km
5,984 mi / 5,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

BSU CCS
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport
IATA Code BSU CCS
ICAO Code FZEN SVMI
City Basankusu Caracas
Country DR Congo Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Caracas
Elevation 1,217 ft 235 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 10.600000, -66.990000

Basankusu (BSU) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 9,631 kilometers (5,984 miles / 5,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 23:38 in Basankusu, it's 18:38 in Caracas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 89° (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 Basankusu Airport (BSU) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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