CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
7,481 km
4,648 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
7,481 km
4,648 mi / 4,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CWB NKU
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code CWB NKU
ICAO Code SBCT FXNK
City Curitiba Nkaus
Country Brazil Lesotho
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,988 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Curitiba (CWB) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 7,481 kilometers (4,648 miles / 4,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Lesotho. 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 02:13 in Curitiba, it's 07:13 in Nkaus. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,633 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 253° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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