CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,020 km
6,847 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
11,020 km
6,847 mi / 5,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
118°
east southeast

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CCS MSU
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code CCS MSU
ICAO Code SVMI FXMM
City Caracas Maseru
Country Venezuela Lesotho
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Maseru
Elevation 235 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Caracas (CCS) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 11,020 kilometers (6,847 miles / 5,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Lesotho. 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 09:07 in Caracas, it's 15:07 in Maseru. 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 5,113 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I 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 Maseru (MSU) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 277° (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 Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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