Airport Comparison
| BBU | CCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baneasa International Airport | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport |
| IATA Code | BBU | CCS |
| ICAO Code | LRBS | SVMI |
| City | Bucharest | Caracas |
| Country | Romania | Venezuela |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 297 ft | 235 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.500000, 26.100000 | 10.600000, -66.990000 |
Bucharest (BBU) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 9,426 kilometers (5,857 miles / 5,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.
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 Romania with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in Bucharest, it's 05:46 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.
The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.