CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,775 km
6,074 miles
GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
Distance
9,775 km
6,074 mi / 5,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

CWB GMB
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Gambella Airport
IATA Code CWB GMB
ICAO Code SBCT HAGM
City Curitiba Gambela
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,614 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 8.130000, 34.560000

Curitiba (CWB) to Gambela (GMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia is 9,775 kilometers (6,074 miles / 5,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 08:25 in Curitiba, it's 14:25 in Gambela. 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 1,374 feet between the two airports. Gambella Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Gambela (GMB) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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