Airport Comparison
Caracas (CCS) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 16,225 kilometers (10,082 miles / 8,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 275°.
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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:16 in Caracas, it's 20:16 in Kabwum. With a 14-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 4,215 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.
The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.