CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
12,955 km
8,050 miles
FBK
Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright
United States
Distance
12,955 km
8,050 mi / 6,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB FBK
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Ladd Army Air Field
IATA Code CWB FBK
ICAO Code SBCT PAFB
City Curitiba Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,988 ft 449 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 64.840000, -147.610000

Curitiba (CWB) to Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, United States is 12,955 kilometers (8,050 miles / 6,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:29 in Curitiba, it's 14:29 in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright. With a 6-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 2,539 feet between the two airports. Ladd Army Air Field sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 94° (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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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