CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
16,077 km
9,990 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
16,077 km
9,990 mi / 8,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Caracas
Heading
19°
north northeast

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CCS SYM
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code CCS SYM
ICAO Code SVMI ZPSM
City Caracas Simao
Country Venezuela China
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 235 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 22.790000, 100.960000

Caracas (CCS) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 16,077 kilometers (9,990 miles / 8,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 09:36 in Caracas, it's 21:36 in Simao. 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 Simao (SYM) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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