CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
8,738 km
5,429 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
8,738 km
5,429 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CIU CWB
Airport Name Chippewa County International Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code CIU CWB
ICAO Code KCIU SBCT
City Sault Ste Marie Curitiba
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 799 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, -84.470000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 8,738 kilometers (5,429 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:36 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 21:36 in Curitiba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,189 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Chippewa County International Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 336° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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