CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
18,066 km
11,226 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
18,066 km
11,226 mi / 9,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB MSJ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code CWB MSJ
ICAO Code SBCT RJSM
City Curitiba Misawa
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,988 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 40.700000, 141.370000

Curitiba (CWB) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 18,066 kilometers (11,226 miles / 9,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Japan. 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 18:15 in Curitiba, it's 06:15 in Misawa. With a 12-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 2,869 feet between the two airports. Misawa Air Base sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Misawa (MSJ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). 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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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