CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
10,610 km
6,593 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
10,610 km
6,593 mi / 5,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB MSW
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code CWB MSW
ICAO Code SBCT HHMS
City Curitiba Massawa
Country Brazil Eritrea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 2,988 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 15.670000, 39.370000

Curitiba (CWB) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 10,610 kilometers (6,593 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Curitiba, it's 05:16 in Massawa. With a 6-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 2,794 feet between the two airports. Massawa International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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