BJC
Denver
United States
9,298 km
5,778 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
9,298 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BJC CWB
Airport Name Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code BJC CWB
ICAO Code KBJC SBCT
City Denver Curitiba
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,673 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 39.910000, -105.120000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Denver (BJC) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Denver, United States to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 9,298 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 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 17:17 in Denver, it's 21:17 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 2,685 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits lower than Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Denver (BJC) 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 Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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