CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
8,309 km
5,163 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
8,309 km
5,163 mi / 4,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB DTW
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CWB DTW
ICAO Code SBCT KDTW
City Curitiba Detroit
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,988 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 42.210000, -83.350000

Curitiba (CWB) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 8,309 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Curitiba, it's 00:58 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,343 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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