CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
13,552 km
8,421 miles
NMF
Maafaru
Maldives
Distance
13,552 km
8,421 mi / 7,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

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CWB NMF
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Maafaru International Airport
IATA Code CWB NMF
ICAO Code SBCT VRDA
City Curitiba Maafaru
Country Brazil Maldives
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 2,988 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 5.820000, 73.470000

Curitiba (CWB) to Maafaru (NMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Maafaru International Airport (NMF) in Maafaru, Maldives is 13,552 kilometers (8,421 miles / 7,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Maldives. 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 12:28 in Curitiba, it's 20:28 in Maafaru. With a 8-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 2,983 feet between the two airports. Maafaru International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Maafaru (NMF) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 243° (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 Maafaru International Airport (NMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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