AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
14,630 km
9,090 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
14,630 km
9,090 mi / 7,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AEA CWB
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code AEA CWB
ICAO Code NGTB SBCT
City Abemama Atoll Curitiba
Country Kiribati Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 8 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 14,630 kilometers (9,090 miles / 7,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Kiribati with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Abemama Atoll, it's 23:05 in Curitiba. With a 15-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 2,980 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Abemama Atoll Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 246° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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