CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
11,534 km
7,167 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
11,534 km
7,167 mi / 6,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CWB NAQ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code CWB NAQ
ICAO Code SBCT BGQQ
City Curitiba Qaanaaq
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Thule
Elevation 2,988 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 77.490000, -69.390000

Curitiba (CWB) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 11,534 kilometers (7,167 miles / 6,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Greenland. 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 14:14 in Curitiba, it's 13:14 in Qaanaaq.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,937 feet between the two airports. Qaanaaq Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 161° (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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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