CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
12,869 km
7,996 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
12,869 km
7,996 mi / 6,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Caracas
Heading
48°
northeast

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CCS ZAJ
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code CCS ZAJ
ICAO Code SVMI OAZJ
City Caracas Zaranj
Country Venezuela Afghanistan
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Kabul
Elevation 235 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 30.970000, 61.870000

Caracas (CCS) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 12,869 kilometers (7,996 miles / 6,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 17:41 in Caracas, it's 02:11 in Zaranj. With a 8.5-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 1,337 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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