CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
10,149 km
6,306 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
10,149 km
6,306 mi / 5,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
95°
east

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CCS LBO
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code CCS LBO
ICAO Code SVMI FZVI
City Caracas Lusambo
Country Venezuela DR Congo
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 235 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Caracas (CCS) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 10,149 kilometers (6,306 miles / 5,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 12:22 in Caracas, it's 18:22 in Lusambo. 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 1,172 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 281° (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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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