The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 13,632 kilometers (8,471 miles / 7,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 Australia. 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 17:53 in Curitiba, it's 07:53 in Lightning Ridge Airport. With a 14-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 2,448 feet between the two airports. Lightning Ridge Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 162° (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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.