BFJ
Bijie
China
17,487 km
10,866 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
17,487 km
10,866 mi / 9,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

BFJ CWB
Airport Name Bijie Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code BFJ CWB
ICAO Code ZUBJ SBCT
City Bijie Curitiba
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,448 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 27.270000, 105.470000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Bijie (BFJ) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bijie Airport (BFJ) in Bijie, China to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 17,487 kilometers (10,866 miles / 9,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:32 in Bijie, it's 07:32 in Curitiba. With a 11-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 1,540 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Bijie Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Bijie (BFJ) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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