CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
12,908 km
8,020 miles
GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
Distance
12,908 km
8,020 mi / 6,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Caracas
Heading
232°
southwest

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CCS GIS
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Gisborne Airport
IATA Code CCS GIS
ICAO Code SVMI NZGS
City Caracas Gisborne
Country Venezuela New Zealand
Timezone America/Caracas Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 235 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -38.660000, 177.980000

Caracas (CCS) to Gisborne (GIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand is 12,908 kilometers (8,020 miles / 6,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 New Zealand. 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 15:03 in Caracas, it's 08:03 in Gisborne. With a 17-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 Gisborne (GIS) 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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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