The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 15,060 kilometers (9,358 miles / 8,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 China. 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 14:56 in Curitiba, it's 01:56 in Shiquanhe. With a 11-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 11,034 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.