The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,020 kilometers (5,605 miles / 4,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 18:09 in Curitiba, it's 15:09 in Minneapolis. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,082 feet between the two airports. Flying Cloud Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (FCM) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 140° (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 Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.