Airport Comparison
| CCS | GCJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Grand Central Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | GCJ |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | FAGC |
| City | Caracas | Midrand |
| Country | Venezuela | South Africa |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 5,325 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | -25.990000, 28.140000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 11,029 kilometers (6,853 miles / 5,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.
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 09:29 in Caracas, it's 15:29 in Midrand. 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 5,090 feet between the two airports. Grand Central Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Midrand (GCJ) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 277° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.