CEM
Central
United States
12,831 km
7,973 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
12,831 km
7,973 mi / 6,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CEM CWB
Airport Name Central Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code CEM CWB
ICAO Code PACE SBCT
City Central Curitiba
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 937 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Central (CEM) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 12,831 kilometers (7,973 miles / 6,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 01:24 in Central, it's 07:24 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 2,051 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Central Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Central (CEM) follows a heading of 333° (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 Central Airport (CEM) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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