ALU
Alula
Somalia
11,562 km
7,184 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
11,562 km
7,184 mi / 6,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ALU CWB
Airport Name Alula Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code ALU CWB
ICAO Code HCMA SBCT
City Alula Curitiba
Country Somalia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Alula (ALU) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 11,562 kilometers (7,184 miles / 6,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Alula, it's 05:08 in Curitiba. 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 2,982 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Alula Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 83° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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