The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 15,177 kilometers (9,430 miles / 8,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 CX. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:27 in Curitiba, it's 10:27 in Christmas Island. With a 10-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 2,072 feet between the two airports. Christmas Island Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 214° (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 Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.