CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,871 km
6,133 miles
ZHI
Grenchen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
9,871 km
6,133 mi / 5,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

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CWB ZHI
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Grenchen Airport
IATA Code CWB ZHI
ICAO Code SBCT LSZG
City Curitiba N/A
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 47.180000, 7.420000

Curitiba (CWB) to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) in Grenchen Airport, Switzerland is 9,871 kilometers (6,133 miles / 5,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in Curitiba, it's 05:59 in Grenchen Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,577 feet between the two airports. Grenchen Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Grenchen Airport (ZHI) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 229° (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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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