CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
15,561 km
9,669 miles
IQM
Qiemo
China
Distance
15,561 km
9,669 mi / 8,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB IQM
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Qiemo Airport
IATA Code CWB IQM
ICAO Code SBCT ZWCM
City Curitiba Qiemo
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,988 ft 4,108 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 38.150000, 85.530000

Curitiba (CWB) to Qiemo (IQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China is 15,561 kilometers (9,669 miles / 8,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 16:54 in Curitiba, it's 03:54 in Qiemo. 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 1,120 feet between the two airports. Qiemo Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Qiemo (IQM) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Qiemo Airport (IQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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