CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
12,063 km
7,496 miles
IMQ
Makou
Iran
Distance
12,063 km
7,496 mi / 6,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

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CWB IMQ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Makou Airport
IATA Code CWB IMQ
ICAO Code SBCT OITU
City Curitiba Makou
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,988 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 39.330000, 44.430000

Curitiba (CWB) to Makou (IMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Makou Airport (IMQ) in Makou, Iran is 12,063 kilometers (7,496 miles / 6,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Iran. 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 18:50 in Curitiba, it's 01:20 in Makou. With a 6.5-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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Makou Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Makou (IMQ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 252° (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 Makou Airport (IMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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