CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
10,990 km
6,829 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
10,990 km
6,829 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CCS UTW
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code CCS UTW
ICAO Code SVMI FAQT
City Caracas Queenstown
Country Venezuela South Africa
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 235 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Caracas (CCS) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 10,990 kilometers (6,829 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 South Africa. 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 06:32 in Caracas, it's 12:32 in Queenstown. 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 3,402 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) 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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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