CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,560 km
5,940 miles
MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
Distance
9,560 km
5,940 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB MAK
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Malakal Airport
IATA Code CWB MAK
ICAO Code SBCT HSSM
City Curitiba Malakal
Country Brazil South Sudan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Juba
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,291 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 9.560000, 31.650000

Curitiba (CWB) to Malakal (MAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan is 9,560 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Curitiba, it's 08:36 in Malakal. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,697 feet between the two airports. Malakal Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Malakal (MAK) 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 Malakal Airport (MAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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