CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
11,503 km
7,148 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,503 km
7,148 mi / 6,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB ELQ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code CWB ELQ
ICAO Code SBCT OEGS
City Curitiba N/A
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,988 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 26.300000, 43.770000

Curitiba (CWB) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,503 kilometers (7,148 miles / 6,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 14:36 in Curitiba, it's 20:36 in Gassim Airport. 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.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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