CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
10,495 km
6,522 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
10,495 km
6,522 mi / 5,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
100°
east

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CCS KWZ
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code CCS KWZ
ICAO Code SVMI FZQM
City Caracas N/A
Country Venezuela DR Congo
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 235 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Caracas (CCS) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 10,495 kilometers (6,522 miles / 5,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 15:41 in Caracas, it's 21:41 in Kolwezi Airport. 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 4,772 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi 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 Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) 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 Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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