CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
13,834 km
8,596 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,834 km
8,596 mi / 7,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
225°
southwest

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CWB PBJ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code CWB PBJ
ICAO Code SBCT NVSI
City Curitiba Paama Island
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,988 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Curitiba (CWB) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 13,834 kilometers (8,596 miles / 7,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 06:30 in Curitiba, it's 20:30 in Paama Island. With a 14-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 2,988 feet between the two airports. Tavie Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 138° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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