CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,586 km
5,957 miles
GWY
Galway
Ireland
Distance
9,586 km
5,957 mi / 5,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB GWY
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Galway Airport
IATA Code CWB GWY
ICAO Code SBCT EICM
City Curitiba Galway
Country Brazil Ireland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 2,988 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 53.300000, -8.940000

Curitiba (CWB) to Galway (GWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland is 9,586 kilometers (5,957 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Curitiba, it's 11:12 in Galway. 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 2,907 feet between the two airports. Galway Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Galway (GWY) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 216° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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