CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,526 km
5,919 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
9,526 km
5,919 mi / 5,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

CWB NUU
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Nakuru Airport
IATA Code CWB NUU
ICAO Code SBCT HKNK
City Curitiba Nakuru
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,988 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -0.300000, 36.160000

Curitiba (CWB) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 9,526 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Kenya. 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 22:18 in Curitiba, it's 04:18 in Nakuru. With a 6-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 3,212 feet between the two airports. Nakuru 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 Nakuru (NUU) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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