CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
18,316 km
11,381 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
18,316 km
11,381 mi / 9,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB SYO
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code CWB SYO
ICAO Code SBCT RJSY
City Curitiba Shonai
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,988 ft 86 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 38.810000, 139.790000

Curitiba (CWB) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 18,316 kilometers (11,381 miles / 9,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Japan. 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 14:07 in Curitiba, it's 02:07 in Shonai. With a 12-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 2,902 feet between the two airports. Shonai Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Shonai (SYO) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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