CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,113 km
6,906 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
11,113 km
6,906 mi / 6,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
118°
east southeast

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CCS SHZ
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code CCS SHZ
ICAO Code SVMI FXSS
City Caracas Seshutes
Country Venezuela Lesotho
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Maseru
Elevation 235 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Caracas (CCS) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 11,113 kilometers (6,906 miles / 6,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Lesotho. 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 12:50 in Caracas, it's 18:50 in Seshutes. 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 6,765 feet between the two airports. Seshutes 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 Seshutes (SHZ) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 277° (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 Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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