BET
Bethel
United States
13,686 km
8,504 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
13,686 km
8,504 mi / 7,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
84°
east

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BET CWB
Airport Name Bethel Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code BET CWB
ICAO Code PABE SBCT
City Bethel Curitiba
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 129 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 60.780000, -161.840000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Bethel (BET) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bethel Airport (BET) in Bethel, United States to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 13,686 kilometers (8,504 miles / 7,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 12:06 in Bethel, it's 18:06 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 2,859 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Bethel Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Bethel (BET) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Bethel Airport (BET) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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