The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia is 12,829 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 11:33 in Curitiba, it's 01:33 in Melbourne Essendon 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 2,706 feet between the two airports. Melbourne Essendon Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 166° (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 Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.