AKF
Kufra
Libya
9,554 km
5,937 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
9,554 km
5,937 mi / 5,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKF CWB
Airport Name Kufra Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code AKF CWB
ICAO Code HLKF SBCT
City Kufra Curitiba
Country Libya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,367 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Kufra (AKF) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 9,554 kilometers (5,937 miles / 5,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:59 in Kufra, it's 03:59 in Curitiba. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,621 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kufra Airport (AKF) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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