CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
18,844 km
11,709 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
18,844 km
11,709 mi / 10,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CWB KPO
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code CWB KPO
ICAO Code SBCT RKTH
City Curitiba Pohang
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,988 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 35.990000, 129.420000

Curitiba (CWB) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 18,844 kilometers (11,709 miles / 10,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 South Korea. 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 17:09 in Curitiba, it's 05:09 in Pohang. With a 12-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 2,918 feet between the two airports. Pohang Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Pohang (KPO) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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