CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
10,893 km
6,768 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
10,893 km
6,768 mi / 5,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CCS LUN
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code CCS LUN
ICAO Code SVMI FLKK
City Caracas Lusaka
Country Venezuela Zambia
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 235 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Caracas (CCS) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 10,893 kilometers (6,768 miles / 5,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Zambia. 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 17:50 in Caracas, it's 23:50 in Lusaka. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,544 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 279° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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