CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,795 km
6,086 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
9,795 km
6,086 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB SIR
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code CWB SIR
ICAO Code SBCT LSGS
City Curitiba Sion
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 46.220000, 7.330000

Curitiba (CWB) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 9,795 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Curitiba, it's 00:10 in Sion. 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 1,403 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 229° (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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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