CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
12,239 km
7,605 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
12,239 km
7,605 mi / 6,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB HPA
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code CWB HPA
ICAO Code SBCT NFTL
City Curitiba Lifuka
Country Brazil Tonga
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 2,988 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Curitiba (CWB) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 12,239 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Tonga. 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 03:45 in Curitiba, it's 19:45 in Lifuka. With a 16-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 2,957 feet between the two airports. Lifuka Island Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Lifuka (HPA) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 128° (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 Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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