CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
15,865 km
9,858 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
15,865 km
9,858 mi / 8,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Caracas
Heading
353°
north

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CCS SQJ
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code CCS SQJ
ICAO Code SVMI ZSSM
City Caracas Sanming
Country Venezuela China
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 235 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 26.430000, 117.840000

Caracas (CCS) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 15,865 kilometers (9,858 miles / 8,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:59 in Caracas, it's 19:59 in Sanming. With a 12-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 Sanming (SQJ) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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