CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
10,398 km
6,461 miles
PUN
Punia
DR Congo
Distance
10,398 km
6,461 mi / 5,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
91°
east

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CCS PUN
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Punia Airport
IATA Code CCS PUN
ICAO Code SVMI FZOP
City Caracas Punia
Country Venezuela DR Congo
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 235 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -1.370000, 26.330000

Caracas (CCS) to Punia (PUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Punia Airport (PUN) in Punia, DR Congo is 10,398 kilometers (6,461 miles / 5,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 DR Congo. 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 15:17 in Caracas, it's 21:17 in Punia. 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 1,507 feet between the two airports. Punia Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Punia (PUN) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 281° (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 Punia Airport (PUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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