The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand is 11,396 kilometers (7,081 miles / 6,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 New Zealand. 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 01:36 in Curitiba, it's 16:36 in Nelson. With a 15-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 2,971 feet between the two airports. Nelson Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Nelson (NSN) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 141° (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 Nelson Airport (NSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.