The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 10,397 kilometers (6,460 miles / 5,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 00:32 in Caracas, it's 06:32 in Upington. 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 2,547 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 280° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.