CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,303 km
7,024 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
11,303 km
7,024 mi / 6,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
113°
east southeast

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CCS PHW
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code CCS PHW
ICAO Code SVMI FAPH
City Caracas Phalaborwa
Country Venezuela South Africa
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 235 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Caracas (CCS) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 11,303 kilometers (7,024 miles / 6,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 South Africa. 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 19:19 in Caracas, it's 01:19 in Phalaborwa. 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 1,197 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 277° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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