CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
12,831 km
7,973 miles
JRF
Kapolei
United States
Distance
12,831 km
7,973 mi / 6,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB JRF
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport
IATA Code CWB JRF
ICAO Code SBCT PHJR
City Curitiba Kapolei
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 2,988 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 21.310000, -158.070000

Curitiba (CWB) to Kapolei (JRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) in Kapolei, United States is 12,831 kilometers (7,973 miles / 6,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:42 in Curitiba, it's 09:42 in Kapolei. With a 7-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 2,958 feet between the two airports. Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Kapolei (JRF) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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