CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
7,803 km
4,848 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
7,803 km
4,848 mi / 4,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB GLS
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code CWB GLS
ICAO Code SBCT KGLS
City Curitiba Galveston
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,988 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 29.270000, -94.860000

Curitiba (CWB) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 7,803 kilometers (4,848 miles / 4,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 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 01:45 in Curitiba, it's 22:45 in Galveston. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,982 feet between the two airports. Scholes International At Galveston Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Galveston (GLS) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 137° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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