CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
8,031 km
4,991 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
8,031 km
4,991 mi / 4,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CWB GWE
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code CWB GWE
ICAO Code SBCT FVTL
City Curitiba Gweru
Country Brazil Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Harare
Elevation 2,988 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Curitiba (CWB) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 8,031 kilometers (4,991 miles / 4,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 11:47 in Curitiba, it's 16:47 in Gweru. 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 1,692 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) 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 Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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