AVV
Melbourne
Australia
12,804 km
7,956 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
12,804 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AVV CWB
Airport Name Avalon Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code AVV CWB
ICAO Code YMAV SBCT
City Melbourne Curitiba
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 35 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Melbourne (AVV) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Melbourne, it's 22:30 in Curitiba. With a 14-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 2,953 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Avalon Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 192° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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