The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Kadena Air Base (DNA) in Kadena Air Base, Japan is 19,696 kilometers (12,239 miles / 10,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in Curitiba, it's 17:50 in Kadena Air Base. With a 12-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 2,845 feet between the two airports. Kadena Air Base sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Kadena Air Base (DNA) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Kadena Air Base (DNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.