CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
15,904 km
9,882 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
15,904 km
9,882 mi / 8,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Caracas
Heading
16°
north northeast

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CCS KMG
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code CCS KMG
ICAO Code SVMI ZPPP
City Caracas Kunming
Country Venezuela China
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 235 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 24.990000, 102.740000

Caracas (CCS) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 15,904 kilometers (9,882 miles / 8,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:02 in Caracas, it's 03:02 in Kunming. With a 12-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 5,982 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International 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 Kunming (KMG) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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