The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 10,894 kilometers (6,769 miles / 5,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 South Africa 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 18:15 in Bloemfontain, it's 12:15 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 4,223 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.