CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
8,963 km
5,569 miles
GRI
Grand Island
United States
Distance
8,963 km
5,569 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB GRI
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Central Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA Code CWB GRI
ICAO Code SBCT KGRI
City Curitiba Grand Island
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 40.970000, -98.310000

Curitiba (CWB) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 8,963 kilometers (5,569 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 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 05:55 in Curitiba, it's 02:55 in Grand Island. 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 1,141 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 136° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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