CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
15,790 km
9,812 miles
IXB
Siliguri
India
Distance
15,790 km
9,812 mi / 8,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB IXB
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Bagdogra Airport
IATA Code CWB IXB
ICAO Code SBCT VEBD
City Curitiba Siliguri
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,988 ft 412 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 26.680000, 88.330000

Curitiba (CWB) to Siliguri (IXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in Siliguri, India is 15,790 kilometers (9,812 miles / 8,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 India. 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 09:15 in Curitiba, it's 17:45 in Siliguri. With a 8.5-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 2,576 feet between the two airports. Bagdogra Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Siliguri (IXB) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 262° (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 Bagdogra Airport (IXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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