The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia is 16,063 kilometers (9,981 miles / 8,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:19 in Curitiba, it's 22:19 in Penang. With a 11-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 2,977 feet between the two airports. Penang International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Penang (PEN) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). 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 Penang International Airport (PEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.