The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 16,849 kilometers (10,469 miles / 9,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 11:35 in Curitiba, it's 22:35 in Palu-Celebes Island. With a 11-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 2,704 feet between the two airports. Mutiara Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.