CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
18,199 km
11,308 miles
ZUH
Zhuhai
China
Distance
18,199 km
11,308 mi / 9,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

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CWB ZUH
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Zhuhai Airport
IATA Code CWB ZUH
ICAO Code SBCT ZGSD
City Curitiba Zhuhai
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,988 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 22.010000, 113.380000

Curitiba (CWB) to Zhuhai (ZUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Zhuhai Airport (ZUH) in Zhuhai, China is 18,199 kilometers (11,308 miles / 9,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 09:35 in Curitiba, it's 20:35 in Zhuhai. 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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Zhuhai Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Zhuhai (ZUH) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Zhuhai Airport (ZUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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