CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
15,242 km
9,471 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
15,242 km
9,471 mi / 8,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

CWB WAV
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code CWB WAV
ICAO Code SBCT YWAV
City Curitiba N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,988 ft 201 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Curitiba (CWB) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 15,242 kilometers (9,471 miles / 8,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Australia. 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 00:40 in Curitiba, it's 13:10 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 12.5-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 2,787 feet between the two airports. Wave Hill Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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