CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,074 km
6,881 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
11,074 km
6,881 mi / 5,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
119°
east southeast

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CCS SOK
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code CCS SOK
ICAO Code SVMI FXSM
City Caracas Semonkong
Country Venezuela Lesotho
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Maseru
Elevation 235 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Caracas (CCS) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 11,074 kilometers (6,881 miles / 5,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 11:02 in Caracas, it's 17:02 in Semonkong. 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 6,965 feet between the two airports. Semonkong 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 Semonkong (SOK) 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 Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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