The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Mindik Airport (MXK) in Mindik, Papua New Guinea is 16,029 kilometers (9,960 miles / 8,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Curitiba, it's 13:20 in Mindik. With a 13-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 1,212 feet between the two airports. Mindik Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Mindik (MXK) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Mindik Airport (MXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.