CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
9,768 km
6,070 miles
IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
Distance
9,768 km
6,070 mi / 5,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Caracas
Heading
80°
east

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CCS IRO
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Birao Airport
IATA Code CCS IRO
ICAO Code SVMI FEFI
City Caracas Birao
Country Venezuela Central African Republic
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Bangui
Elevation 235 ft 1,696 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 10.240000, 22.720000

Caracas (CCS) to Birao (IRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic is 9,768 kilometers (6,070 miles / 5,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 12:32 in Caracas, it's 17:32 in Birao. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,461 feet between the two airports. Birao Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Birao (IRO) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 280° (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 Birao Airport (IRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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