Airport Comparison
| BGU | CCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bangassou Airport | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport |
| IATA Code | BGU | CCS |
| ICAO Code | FEFG | SVMI |
| City | Bangassou | Caracas |
| Country | Central African Republic | Venezuela |
| Timezone | Africa/Bangui | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 1,706 ft | 235 ft |
| Coordinates | 4.790000, 22.780000 | 10.600000, -66.990000 |
Bangassou (BGU) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 9,885 kilometers (6,142 miles / 5,337 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 Central African Republic 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 04:14 in Bangassou, it's 23:14 in Caracas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,471 feet between the two airports. Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.
The return flight from Caracas (CCS) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 85° (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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.