ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
16,593 km
10,311 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
16,593 km
10,311 mi / 8,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ATP CWB
Airport Name Aitape Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code ATP CWB
ICAO Code AYAI SBCT
City Aitape Curitiba
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 10 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates -3.140000, 142.350000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Aitape (ATP) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 16,593 kilometers (10,311 miles / 8,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 15:09 in Aitape, it's 02:09 in Curitiba. With a 13-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 2,978 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Aitape Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Aitape (ATP) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Aitape Airport (ATP) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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