CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,298 km
7,020 miles
HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
Distance
11,298 km
7,020 mi / 6,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
113°
east southeast

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CCS HDS
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport
IATA Code CCS HDS
ICAO Code SVMI FAHS
City Caracas Hoedspruit
Country Venezuela South Africa
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 235 ft 1,743 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -24.370000, 31.050000

Caracas (CCS) to Hoedspruit (HDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa is 11,298 kilometers (7,020 miles / 6,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 04:36 in Caracas, it's 10:36 in Hoedspruit. 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 1,508 feet between the two airports. Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 276° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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