The flight distance from Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, United States to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 9,256 kilometers (5,751 miles / 4,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Denver, it's 12:55 in Curitiba. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,897 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits lower than Centennial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Denver (APA) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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