CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
8,943 km
5,557 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
8,943 km
5,557 mi / 4,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Caracas
Heading
82°
east

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CCS PLF
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code CCS PLF
ICAO Code SVMI FTTP
City Caracas Pala
Country Venezuela Chad
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 235 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 9.380000, 14.930000

Caracas (CCS) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 8,943 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Venezuela with Chad. 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 11:26 in Caracas, it's 16:26 in Pala. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,297 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 279° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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