CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
16,141 km
10,029 miles
KUQ
Kuri
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,141 km
10,029 mi / 8,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB KUQ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Kuri Airport
IATA Code CWB KUQ
ICAO Code SBCT AYKU
City Curitiba Kuri
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,988 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -7.140000, 143.280000

Curitiba (CWB) to Kuri (KUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Kuri Airport (KUQ) in Kuri, Papua New Guinea is 16,141 kilometers (10,029 miles / 8,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 05:24 in Curitiba, it's 18:24 in Kuri. With a 13-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 2,953 feet between the two airports. Kuri Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Kuri (KUQ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 160° (south 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 Kuri Airport (KUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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