CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
13,237 km
8,225 miles
PKE
Parkes
Australia
Distance
13,237 km
8,225 mi / 7,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB PKE
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Parkes Airport
IATA Code CWB PKE
ICAO Code SBCT YPKS
City Curitiba Parkes
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -33.130000, 148.240000

Curitiba (CWB) to Parkes (PKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia is 13,237 kilometers (8,225 miles / 7,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Australia. 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 10:54 in Curitiba, it's 00:54 in Parkes. With a 14-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 1,919 feet between the two airports. Parkes Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Parkes (PKE) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Parkes Airport (PKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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