CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,430 km
7,102 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
11,430 km
7,102 mi / 6,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
117°
east southeast

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CCS EMG
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code CCS EMG
ICAO Code SVMI FAEM
City Caracas Empangeni
Country Venezuela South Africa
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 235 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Caracas (CCS) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 11,430 kilometers (7,102 miles / 6,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:02 in Caracas, it's 21:02 in Empangeni. 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 Empangeni (EMG) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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