The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 12,930 kilometers (8,034 miles / 6,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 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 03:54 in Curitiba, it's 21:54 in Fairbanks. With a 6-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 2,441 feet between the two airports. Eielson Afb Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Fairbanks (EIL) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.