CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,487 km
5,895 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
9,487 km
5,895 mi / 5,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CWB WAQ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code CWB WAQ
ICAO Code SBCT FMMG
City Curitiba Antsalova
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,988 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Curitiba (CWB) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 9,487 kilometers (5,895 miles / 5,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:08 in Curitiba, it's 14:08 in Antsalova. With a 6-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 2,437 feet between the two airports. Antsalova Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Antsalova (WAQ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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