CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
6,835 km
4,247 miles
GRJ
George
South Africa
Distance
6,835 km
4,247 mi / 3,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CWB GRJ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport George Airport
IATA Code CWB GRJ
ICAO Code SBCT FAGG
City Curitiba George
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,988 ft 648 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -34.010000, 22.380000

Curitiba (CWB) to George (GRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa is 6,835 kilometers (4,247 miles / 3,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:58 in Curitiba, it's 01:58 in George. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,340 feet between the two airports. George Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from George (GRJ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 George Airport (GRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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