CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
18,036 km
11,207 miles
HDG
Handan
China
Distance
18,036 km
11,207 mi / 9,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

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CWB HDG
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Handan Airport
IATA Code CWB HDG
ICAO Code SBCT ZBHD
City Curitiba Handan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,988 ft 229 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 36.530000, 114.430000

Curitiba (CWB) to Handan (HDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Handan Airport (HDG) in Handan, China is 18,036 kilometers (11,207 miles / 9,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Curitiba, it's 07:02 in Handan. With a 11-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 2,759 feet between the two airports. Handan Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Handan (HDG) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). 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 Handan Airport (HDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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