CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
5,426 km
3,371 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,426 km
3,371 mi / 2,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
51°
northeast

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CWB HGS
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code CWB HGS
ICAO Code SBCT GFHA
City Curitiba Freetown
Country Brazil Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 2,988 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 8.400000, -13.130000

Curitiba (CWB) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 5,426 kilometers (3,371 miles / 2,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 15:54 in Curitiba, it's 18:54 in Freetown. 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 2,928 feet between the two airports. Hastings Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 225° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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