CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
12,928 km
8,033 miles
NCN
Chenega
United States
Distance
12,928 km
8,033 mi / 6,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB NCN
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Chenega Bay Airport
IATA Code CWB NCN
ICAO Code SBCT PFCB
City Curitiba Chenega
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,988 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 60.080000, -147.990000

Curitiba (CWB) to Chenega (NCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) in Chenega, United States is 12,928 kilometers (8,033 miles / 6,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 United States. 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 00:40 in Curitiba, it's 18:40 in Chenega. With a 6-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 2,919 feet between the two airports. Chenega Bay Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Chenega (NCN) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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