CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
7,977 km
4,957 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
7,977 km
4,957 mi / 4,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CWB PHW
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code CWB PHW
ICAO Code SBCT FAPH
City Curitiba Phalaborwa
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Curitiba (CWB) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 7,977 kilometers (4,957 miles / 4,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:18 in Curitiba, it's 04:18 in Phalaborwa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,556 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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