CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
9,639 km
5,989 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
9,639 km
5,989 mi / 5,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Caracas
Heading
96°
east

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CCS LUS
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code CCS LUS
ICAO Code SVMI FZCE
City Caracas Lusanga
Country Venezuela DR Congo
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 235 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Caracas (CCS) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 9,639 kilometers (5,989 miles / 5,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 DR Congo. 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 18:09 in Caracas, it's 23:09 in Lusanga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,130 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 281° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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