CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
16,721 km
10,390 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,721 km
10,390 mi / 9,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Caracas
Heading
272°
west

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CCS OPU
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code CCS OPU
ICAO Code SVMI AYBM
City Caracas Balimo
Country Venezuela Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Caracas Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 235 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Caracas (CCS) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 16,721 kilometers (10,390 miles / 9,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 20:06 in Caracas, it's 10:06 in Balimo. 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.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 83° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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