BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
9,815 km
6,099 miles
CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
Distance
9,815 km
6,099 mi / 5,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
281°
west

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Airport Comparison

BAN CCS
Airport Name Basongo Airport Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport
IATA Code BAN CCS
ICAO Code FZVR SVMI
City Basongo Caracas
Country DR Congo Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Caracas
Elevation 1,640 ft 235 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 10.600000, -66.990000

Basongo (BAN) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 9,815 kilometers (6,099 miles / 5,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 DR Congo with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in Basongo, it's 18:10 in Caracas. 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 1,405 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basongo Airport (BAN) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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