The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 16,919 kilometers (10,513 miles / 9,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Curitiba, it's 04:22 in Shangri-La. 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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Diqing Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Shangri-La (DIG) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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