The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 11,107 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 07:46 in Caracas, it's 13:46 in Gweru. 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 4,445 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 278° (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 Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.