CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
15,889 km
9,873 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,889 km
9,873 mi / 8,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB GRL
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code CWB GRL
ICAO Code SBCT AYGG
City Curitiba Au
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,988 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Curitiba (CWB) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 15,889 kilometers (9,873 miles / 8,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 20:53 in Curitiba, it's 09:53 in Au. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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