CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
15,724 km
9,770 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
15,724 km
9,770 mi / 8,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Caracas
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CCS JAF
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code CCS JAF
ICAO Code SVMI VCCJ
City Caracas Jaffna
Country Venezuela Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Colombo
Elevation 235 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 9.790000, 80.070000

Caracas (CCS) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 15,724 kilometers (9,770 miles / 8,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Caracas, it's 05:50 in Jaffna. With a 9.5-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 Jaffna (JAF) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 301° (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 Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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