BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
10,278 km
6,387 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
10,278 km
6,387 mi / 5,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BFE CWB
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code BFE CWB
ICAO Code EDLI SBCT
City Bielefeld Curitiba
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 433 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 10,278 kilometers (6,387 miles / 5,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:23 in Bielefeld, it's 06:23 in Curitiba. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,555 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Bielefeld Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Bielefeld Airport (BFE) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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