CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
10,286 km
6,391 miles
KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
Distance
10,286 km
6,391 mi / 5,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

CCS KNM
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Kaniama Airport
IATA Code CCS KNM
ICAO Code SVMI FZTK
City Caracas Kaniama
Country Venezuela DR Congo
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 235 ft 2,772 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -7.580000, 24.150000

Caracas (CCS) to Kaniama (KNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo is 10,286 kilometers (6,391 miles / 5,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 DR Congo. 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 09:05 in Caracas, it's 15:05 in Kaniama. 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 2,537 feet between the two airports. Kaniama Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Kaniama (KNM) 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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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