CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
18,919 km
11,755 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
18,919 km
11,755 mi / 10,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB UKB
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code CWB UKB
ICAO Code SBCT RJBE
City Curitiba Kobe
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,988 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 34.630000, 135.220000

Curitiba (CWB) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 18,919 kilometers (11,755 miles / 10,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 18:56 in Curitiba, it's 06:56 in Kobe. 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 2,966 feet between the two airports. Kobe Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Kobe (UKB) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 24° (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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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