CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,068 km
5,635 miles
YKN
Yankton
United States
Distance
9,068 km
5,635 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB YKN
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
IATA Code CWB YKN
ICAO Code SBCT KYKN
City Curitiba Yankton
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 42.920000, -97.390000

Curitiba (CWB) to Yankton (YKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 9,068 kilometers (5,635 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 02:09 in Curitiba, it's 23:09 in Yankton. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,682 feet between the two airports. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Yankton (YKN) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 137° (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 Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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