CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,868 km
6,132 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,868 km
6,132 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB WHP
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code CWB WHP
ICAO Code SBCT KWHP
City Curitiba Los Angeles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 34.260000, -118.410000

Curitiba (CWB) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,868 kilometers (6,132 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in Curitiba, it's 04:28 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,985 feet between the two airports. Whiteman Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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