CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
10,339 km
6,424 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
10,339 km
6,424 mi / 5,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB PAO
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code CWB PAO
ICAO Code SBCT KPAO
City Curitiba Palo Alto
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,988 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 37.460000, -122.120000

Curitiba (CWB) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 10,339 kilometers (6,424 miles / 5,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. 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 21:13 in Palo Alto. 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 2,981 feet between the two airports. Palo Alto Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Palo Alto (PAO) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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