CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,441 km
5,866 miles
RIL
Rifle
United States
Distance
9,441 km
5,866 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB RIL
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Rifle Garfield County Airport
IATA Code CWB RIL
ICAO Code SBCT KRIL
City Curitiba Rifle
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 2,988 ft 5,537 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 39.530000, -107.730000

Curitiba (CWB) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 9,441 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 14:56 in Curitiba, it's 10:56 in Rifle. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,549 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County 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 Rifle (RIL) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 129° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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