AKU
Aksu
China
15,087 km
9,374 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
15,087 km
9,374 mi / 8,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

AKU CWB
Airport Name Aksu Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code AKU CWB
ICAO Code ZWAK SBCT
City Aksu Curitiba
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Aksu (AKU) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 15,087 kilometers (9,374 miles / 8,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 16:53 in Aksu, it's 05:53 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 Aksu Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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