CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
17,016 km
10,573 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
17,016 km
10,573 mi / 9,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CWB LPQ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code CWB LPQ
ICAO Code SBCT VLLB
City Curitiba Luang Phabang
Country Brazil Laos
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 2,988 ft 955 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 19.900000, 102.160000

Curitiba (CWB) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 17,016 kilometers (10,573 miles / 9,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Laos. 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 03:38 in Curitiba, it's 13:38 in Luang Phabang. With a 10-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 2,033 feet between the two airports. Luang Phabang International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 253° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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