Airport Comparison
| 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.