CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
15,796 km
9,815 miles
DRW
Darwin
Australia
Distance
15,796 km
9,815 mi / 8,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
180°
south

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CWB DRW
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Darwin International Airport
IATA Code CWB DRW
ICAO Code SBCT YPDN
City Curitiba Darwin
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,988 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -12.410000, 130.880000

Curitiba (CWB) to Darwin (DRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia is 15,796 kilometers (9,815 miles / 8,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Australia. 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 13:44 in Curitiba, it's 02:14 in Darwin. With a 12.5-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 2,885 feet between the two airports. Darwin International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Darwin (DRW) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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