CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
15,618 km
9,705 miles
PDG
Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,618 km
9,705 mi / 8,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CWB PDG
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Minangkabau Airport
IATA Code CWB PDG
ICAO Code SBCT WIEE
City Curitiba Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 2,988 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -0.790000, 100.280000

Curitiba (CWB) to Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island (PDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Minangkabau Airport (PDG) in Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 15,618 kilometers (9,705 miles / 8,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Indonesia. 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 17:46 in Curitiba, it's 03:46 in Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island. With a 10-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 2,970 feet between the two airports. Minangkabau Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island (PDG) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 226° (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 Minangkabau Airport (PDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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