CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,138 km
5,678 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
9,138 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB YQT
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code CWB YQT
ICAO Code SBCT CYQT
City Curitiba Thunder Bay
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 2,988 ft 653 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 48.370000, -89.320000

Curitiba (CWB) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 9,138 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Canada. 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 16:51 in Curitiba, it's 14:51 in Thunder Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,335 feet between the two airports. Thunder Bay Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 144° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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