CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
11,359 km
7,058 miles
WIR
Wairoa
New Zealand
Distance
11,359 km
7,058 mi / 6,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB WIR
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Wairoa Airport
IATA Code CWB WIR
ICAO Code SBCT NZWO
City Curitiba Wairoa
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,988 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -39.010000, 177.410000

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.

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