The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,089 kilometers (9,997 miles / 8,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Indonesia. 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 03:55 in Curitiba, it's 15:55 in Merauke-Papua Island. With a 12-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. Mopah Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 165° (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 Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.