BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
8,772 km
5,450 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
8,772 km
5,450 mi / 4,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BTQ CWB
Airport Name Butare Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code BTQ CWB
ICAO Code HRYI SBCT
City Butare Curitiba
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,801 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Butare (BTQ) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 8,772 kilometers (5,450 miles / 4,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:22 in Butare, it's 04:22 in Curitiba. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,813 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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