The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,919 kilometers (6,785 miles / 5,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:49 in Curitiba, it's 18:49 in Istanbul. With a 6-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 2,663 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 243° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.