BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
5,607 km
3,484 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
5,607 km
3,484 mi / 3,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Managua
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BEF CWB
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code BEF CWB
ICAO Code MNBL SBCT
City Bluefileds Curitiba
Country Nicaragua Brazil
Timezone America/Managua America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 20 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 5,607 kilometers (3,484 miles / 3,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nicaragua with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in Bluefileds, it's 12:30 in Curitiba. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,968 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Bluefields Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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