CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
17,420 km
10,824 miles
THQ
Tianshui
China
Distance
17,420 km
10,824 mi / 9,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CWB THQ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Tianshui Maijishan Airport
IATA Code CWB THQ
ICAO Code SBCT ZLTS
City Curitiba Tianshui
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,988 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 34.560000, 105.860000

Curitiba (CWB) to Tianshui (THQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 17,420 kilometers (10,824 miles / 9,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 China. 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 07:31 in Curitiba, it's 18:31 in Tianshui. 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.

The return flight from Tianshui (THQ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). 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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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