CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
12,888 km
8,008 miles
LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
Distance
12,888 km
8,008 mi / 6,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB LUC
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Laucala Island Airport
IATA Code CWB LUC
ICAO Code SBCT NFNH
City Curitiba Laucala Island
Country Brazil Fiji
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,988 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -16.750000, -179.670000

Curitiba (CWB) to Laucala Island (LUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji is 12,888 kilometers (8,008 miles / 6,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Fiji. 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 06:29 in Curitiba, it's 21:29 in Laucala Island. With a 15-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 2,978 feet between the two airports. Laucala Island Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Laucala Island (LUC) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 130° (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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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