CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
16,415 km
10,200 miles
CNS
Cairns
Australia
Distance
16,415 km
10,200 mi / 8,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Caracas
Heading
255°
west southwest

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CCS CNS
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Cairns International Airport
IATA Code CCS CNS
ICAO Code SVMI YBCS
City Caracas Cairns
Country Venezuela Australia
Timezone America/Caracas Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 235 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -16.890000, 145.750000

Caracas (CCS) to Cairns (CNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia is 16,415 kilometers (10,200 miles / 8,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Caracas, it's 02:19 in Cairns. With a 14-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 Cairns (CNS) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 97° (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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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