CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,153 km
6,930 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
11,153 km
6,930 mi / 6,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
120°
east southeast

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CCS UTT
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code CCS UTT
ICAO Code SVMI FAUT
City Caracas Mthatha
Country Venezuela South Africa
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 235 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Caracas (CCS) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 11,153 kilometers (6,930 miles / 6,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 14:23 in Caracas, it's 20:23 in Mthatha. 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 2,165 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 276° (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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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