CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
16,851 km
10,471 miles
ZRM
Sarmi-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,851 km
10,471 mi / 9,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB ZRM
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Sarmi Airport
IATA Code CWB ZRM
ICAO Code SBCT WAJI
City Curitiba Sarmi-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,988 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -1.870000, 138.750000

Curitiba (CWB) to Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Sarmi Airport (ZRM) in Sarmi-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,851 kilometers (10,471 miles / 9,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Indonesia. 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 11:34 in Curitiba, it's 23:34 in Sarmi-Papua Island. With a 12-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 2,985 feet between the two airports. Sarmi Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Sarmi Airport (ZRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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