CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
11,923 km
7,409 miles
CXI
Banana
Kiribati
Distance
11,923 km
7,409 mi / 6,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CWB CXI
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Cassidy International Airport
IATA Code CWB CXI
ICAO Code SBCT PLCH
City Curitiba Banana
Country Brazil Kiribati
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 2,988 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 1.990000, -157.350000

Curitiba (CWB) to Banana (CXI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati is 11,923 kilometers (7,409 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Curitiba, it's 11:19 in Banana. With a 17-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 2,983 feet between the two airports. Cassidy International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Banana (CXI) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Cassidy International Airport (CXI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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