AWK
Wake Island
UM
16,279 km
10,116 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
16,279 km
10,116 mi / 8,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
107°
east southeast

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AWK CWB
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code AWK CWB
ICAO Code PWAK SBCT
City Wake Island Curitiba
Country UM Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Wake Island (AWK) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 16,279 kilometers (10,116 miles / 8,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 UM with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:17 in Wake Island, it's 15:17 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 2,965 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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