CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
9,273 km
5,762 miles
FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
Distance
9,273 km
5,762 mi / 5,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Caracas
Heading
96°
east

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CCS FIH
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Ndjili International Airport
IATA Code CCS FIH
ICAO Code SVMI FZAA
City Caracas Kinshasa
Country Venezuela DR Congo
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 235 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -4.390000, 15.440000

Caracas (CCS) to Kinshasa (FIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo is 9,273 kilometers (5,762 miles / 5,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 DR Congo. 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 16:00 in Caracas, it's 21:00 in Kinshasa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kinshasa (FIH) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 281° (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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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