AKA
Ankang
China
17,749 km
11,029 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
17,749 km
11,029 mi / 9,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKA CWB
Airport Name Ankang Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code AKA CWB
ICAO Code ZLAK SBCT
City Ankang Curitiba
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Ankang (AKA) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 17,749 kilometers (11,029 miles / 9,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 China 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 23:11 in Ankang, it's 12:11 in Curitiba. With a 11-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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Ankang Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ankang Airport (AKA) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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