Airport Comparison
| CCS | OPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Balimo Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | OPU |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | AYBM |
| City | Caracas | Balimo |
| Country | Venezuela | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 51 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | -8.050000, 142.930000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 16,721 kilometers (10,390 miles / 9,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 272°.
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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:06 in Caracas, it's 10:06 in Balimo. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.