CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
17,445 km
10,840 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
17,445 km
10,840 mi / 9,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CWB SDK
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code CWB SDK
ICAO Code SBCT WBKS
City Curitiba Sandakan
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 2,988 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 5.900000, 118.060000

Curitiba (CWB) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 17,445 kilometers (10,840 miles / 9,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Malaysia. 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 17:28 in Curitiba, it's 04:28 in Sandakan. 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 2,942 feet between the two airports. Sandakan Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 211° (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 Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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