CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
16,397 km
10,189 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
16,397 km
10,189 mi / 8,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CNF KWA
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code CNF KWA
ICAO Code SBCF PKWA
City Belo Horizonte Kwajalein
Country Brazil Marshall Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 2,715 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 8.720000, 167.730000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 16,397 kilometers (10,189 miles / 8,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Belo Horizonte, it's 14:43 in Kwajalein. With a 15-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 2,699 feet between the two airports. Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Kwajalein (KWA) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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