CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
6,811 km
4,232 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
6,811 km
4,232 mi / 3,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB VDE
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code CWB VDE
ICAO Code SBCT GCHI
City Curitiba El Hierro Island
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 2,988 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 27.810000, -17.890000

Curitiba (CWB) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 6,811 kilometers (4,232 miles / 3,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Spain. 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 17:48 in Curitiba, it's 20:48 in El Hierro Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,885 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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