The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China is 16,904 kilometers (10,503 miles / 9,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 China. 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 15:33 in Curitiba, it's 02:33 in Lincang. With a 11-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 3,139 feet between the two airports. Lincang 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 Lincang (LNJ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.