CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
13,985 km
8,690 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
13,985 km
8,690 mi / 7,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB KQA
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code CWB KQA
ICAO Code SBCT PAUT
City Curitiba Akutan
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 2,988 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 54.140000, -165.600000

Curitiba (CWB) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 13,985 kilometers (8,690 miles / 7,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Curitiba, it's 19:06 in Akutan. 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 2,859 feet between the two airports. Akutan Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Akutan (KQA) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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