CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
14,114 km
8,770 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
14,114 km
8,770 mi / 7,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Caracas
Heading
35°
northeast

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CCS NGQ
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code CCS NGQ
ICAO Code SVMI ZUAL
City Caracas Shiquanhe
Country Venezuela China
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 235 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 32.100000, 80.050000

Caracas (CCS) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 14,114 kilometers (8,770 miles / 7,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 13:48 in Caracas, it's 01:48 in Shiquanhe. 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 13,787 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa 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 Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 318° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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