The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia is 12,387 kilometers (7,697 miles / 6,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Somalia. 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 06:50 in Caracas, it's 13:50 in Erigavo. With a 7-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 5,485 feet between the two airports. Erigavo Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Erigavo (ERA) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). 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 Erigavo Airport (ERA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.