CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,035 km
5,614 miles
MIC
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,035 km
5,614 mi / 4,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB MIC
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Crystal Airport
IATA Code CWB MIC
ICAO Code SBCT KMIC
City Curitiba Minneapolis
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,988 ft 869 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 45.060000, -93.350000

Curitiba (CWB) to Minneapolis (MIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,035 kilometers (5,614 miles / 4,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Curitiba, it's 12:45 in Minneapolis. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,119 feet between the two airports. Crystal Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MIC) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 140° (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 Crystal Airport (MIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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