The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia is 9,691 kilometers (6,022 miles / 5,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Curitiba, it's 20:38 in Nuku Hiva Airport. With a 6.5-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 2,768 feet between the two airports. Nuku Hiva Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.