CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,013 km
5,600 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,013 km
5,600 mi / 4,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB MSP
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code CWB MSP
ICAO Code SBCT KMSP
City Curitiba Minneapolis
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,988 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 44.880000, -93.220000

Curitiba (CWB) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,013 kilometers (5,600 miles / 4,866 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 06:16 in Curitiba, it's 03:16 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 2,146 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 141° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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