CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
18,794 km
11,678 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
18,794 km
11,678 mi / 10,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB KUV
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code CWB KUV
ICAO Code SBCT RKJK
City Curitiba Kunsan
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,988 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 35.900000, 126.620000

Curitiba (CWB) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 18,794 kilometers (11,678 miles / 10,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 12:52 in Curitiba, it's 00:52 in Kunsan. 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 2,959 feet between the two airports. Kunsan Air Base sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Kunsan (KUV) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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