CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
16,298 km
10,127 miles
KPM
Kompiam Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,298 km
10,127 mi / 8,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB KPM
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Kompiam Airport
IATA Code CWB KPM
ICAO Code SBCT AYAQ
City Curitiba N/A
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,988 ft 5,100 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -5.380000, 143.920000

Curitiba (CWB) to Kompiam Airport (KPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Kompiam Airport (KPM) in Kompiam Airport, Papua New Guinea is 16,298 kilometers (10,127 miles / 8,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Curitiba, it's 02:57 in Kompiam Airport. With a 13-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 2,112 feet between the two airports. Kompiam Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kompiam Airport (KPM) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Kompiam Airport (KPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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