Airport Comparison
Curitiba (CWB) to Funafuti (FUN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu is 13,557 kilometers (8,424 miles / 7,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.
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 Tuvalu. 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 05:33 in Curitiba, it's 20:33 in Funafuti. 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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Funafuti International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.
The return flight from Funafuti (FUN) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 127° (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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Funafuti International Airport (FUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.