CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
14,244 km
8,851 miles
TMN
Tamana Island
Kiribati
Distance
14,244 km
8,851 mi / 7,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB TMN
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Tamana Island Airport
IATA Code CWB TMN
ICAO Code SBCT NGTM
City Curitiba Tamana Island
Country Brazil Kiribati
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 2,988 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -2.490000, 175.970000

Curitiba (CWB) to Tamana Island (TMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Tamana Island Airport (TMN) in Tamana Island, Kiribati is 14,244 kilometers (8,851 miles / 7,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Kiribati. 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 05:15 in Curitiba, it's 20:15 in Tamana Island. With a 15-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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Tamana Island Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Tamana Island (TMN) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 126° (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 Tamana Island Airport (TMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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