CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,093 km
6,893 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
11,093 km
6,893 mi / 5,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
122°
east southeast

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CCS ELS
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code CCS ELS
ICAO Code SVMI FAEL
City Caracas East London
Country Venezuela South Africa
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 235 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Caracas (CCS) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 11,093 kilometers (6,893 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:11 in Caracas, it's 09:11 in East London. 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 East London (ELS) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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