CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
5,587 km
3,472 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
5,587 km
3,472 mi / 3,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB PLD
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code CWB PLD
ICAO Code SBCT MRSR
City Curitiba Playa Samara
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,988 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 10.250000, -85.420000

Curitiba (CWB) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 5,587 kilometers (3,472 miles / 3,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 21:59 in Curitiba, it's 18:59 in Playa Samara. 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 2,978 feet between the two airports. Playa Samara Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 136° (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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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