Airport Comparison
| BWU | CCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sydney Bankstown Airport | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport |
| IATA Code | BWU | CCS |
| ICAO Code | YSBK | SVMI |
| City | Sydney | Caracas |
| Country | Australia | Venezuela |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 29 ft | 235 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.920000, 150.990000 | 10.600000, -66.990000 |
Sydney (BWU) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 15,368 kilometers (9,549 miles / 8,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.
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 Australia with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:06 in Sydney, it's 16:06 in Caracas. With a 15-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 Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) and Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.