AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
10,004 km
6,216 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
10,004 km
6,216 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AXR CWB
Airport Name Arutua Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code AXR CWB
ICAO Code NTGU SBCT
City N/A Curitiba
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 9 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, -146.620000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Arutua Airport (AXR) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 10,004 kilometers (6,216 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 French Polynesia 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 21:48 in Arutua Airport, it's 04:48 in Curitiba. With a 7-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 2,979 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Arutua Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 253° (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 Arutua Airport (AXR) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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