CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
8,946 km
5,559 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
8,946 km
5,559 mi / 4,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB OLU
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code CWB OLU
ICAO Code SBCT KOLU
City Curitiba Columbus
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 41.450000, -97.340000

Curitiba (CWB) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 8,946 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:12 in Curitiba, it's 23:12 in Columbus. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,541 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 137° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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