BIO
Bilbao
Spain
8,994 km
5,589 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
8,994 km
5,589 mi / 4,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BIO CWB
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code BIO CWB
ICAO Code LEBB SBCT
City Bilbao Curitiba
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 138 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Bilbao (BIO) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 8,994 kilometers (5,589 miles / 4,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Spain 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 00:02 in Bilbao, it's 20:02 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 2,850 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Bilbao Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 32° (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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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