CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
7,351 km
4,568 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
7,351 km
4,568 mi / 3,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CWB ELS
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code CWB ELS
ICAO Code SBCT FAEL
City Curitiba East London
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,988 ft 435 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Curitiba (CWB) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 7,351 kilometers (4,568 miles / 3,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:34 in Curitiba, it's 11:34 in East London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,553 feet between the two airports. Ben Schoeman Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 254° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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