Airport Comparison
Curitiba (CWB) to Wairoa (WIR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Wairoa Airport (WIR) in Wairoa, New Zealand is 11,359 kilometers (7,058 miles / 6,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.
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 New Zealand. 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 11:48 in Curitiba, it's 03:48 in Wairoa. With a 16-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 2,946 feet between the two airports. Wairoa Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.
The return flight from Wairoa (WIR) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 138° (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 Wairoa Airport (WIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.