CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
14,832 km
9,216 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,832 km
9,216 mi / 8,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB RNA
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code CWB RNA
ICAO Code SBCT AGAR
City Curitiba Arona
Country Brazil Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 2,988 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Curitiba (CWB) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 14,832 kilometers (9,216 miles / 8,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 19:41 in Curitiba, it's 09:41 in Arona. 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 2,948 feet between the two airports. Ulawa Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Arona (RNA) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 140° (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 Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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