BUL
Bulolo
Papua New Guinea
15,991 km
9,936 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
15,991 km
9,936 mi / 8,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BUL CWB
Airport Name Bulolo Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code BUL CWB
ICAO Code AYBU SBCT
City Bulolo Curitiba
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,240 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates -7.220000, 146.650000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Bulolo (BUL) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bulolo Airport (BUL) in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 15,991 kilometers (9,936 miles / 8,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 06:49 in Bulolo, it's 17:49 in Curitiba. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Bulolo (BUL) follows a heading of 207° (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 Bulolo Airport (BUL) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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