The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 14,234 kilometers (8,845 miles / 7,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 00:13 in Curitiba, it's 08:43 in Galle. With a 8.5-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 2,978 feet between the two airports. Koggala Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Galle (KCT) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 242° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.