CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
10,003 km
6,215 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
10,003 km
6,215 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB MIT
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code CWB MIT
ICAO Code SBCT KMIT
City Curitiba Shafter
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,988 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 35.510000, -119.190000

Curitiba (CWB) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 10,003 kilometers (6,215 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 09:52 in Curitiba, it's 04:52 in Shafter. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,563 feet between the two airports. Shafter-Minter Field sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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