The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 18,732 kilometers (11,640 miles / 10,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:57 in Curitiba, it's 14:57 in Xiamen. With a 11-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 2,929 feet between the two airports. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Xiamen (XMN) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.