BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
16,880 km
10,489 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
16,880 km
10,489 mi / 9,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BTU CWB
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code BTU CWB
ICAO Code WBGB SBCT
City Bintulu Curitiba
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 74 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Bintulu (BTU) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 16,880 kilometers (10,489 miles / 9,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:27 in Bintulu, it's 13:27 in Curitiba. With a 11-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 2,914 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Bintulu Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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