CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
13,269 km
8,245 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
13,269 km
8,245 mi / 7,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Caracas
Heading
42°
northeast

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CCS OAS
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code CCS OAS
ICAO Code SVMI OASA
City Caracas Sharana
Country Venezuela Afghanistan
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Kabul
Elevation 235 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 33.130000, 68.840000

Caracas (CCS) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 13,269 kilometers (8,245 miles / 7,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 09:26 in Caracas, it's 17:56 in Sharana. With a 8.5-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 7,105 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip 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 Sharana (OAS) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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