CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
12,723 km
7,906 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
12,723 km
7,906 mi / 6,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Caracas
Heading
43°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CCS LQN
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code CCS LQN
ICAO Code SVMI OAQN
City Caracas Qala-I-Naw
Country Venezuela Afghanistan
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Kabul
Elevation 235 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 34.980000, 63.120000

Caracas (CCS) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 12,723 kilometers (7,906 miles / 6,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 07:08 in Caracas, it's 15:38 in Qala-I-Naw. With a 8.5-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 2,764 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 304° (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 Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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