ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
14,362 km
8,924 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
14,362 km
8,924 mi / 7,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ACJ CWB
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code ACJ CWB
ICAO Code VCCA SBCT
City Anuradhapura Curitiba
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 324 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 14,362 kilometers (8,924 miles / 7,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Sri Lanka with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Anuradhapura, it's 09:16 in Curitiba. With a 8.5-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 2,664 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Anuradhapura Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 101° (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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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