CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
11,615 km
7,217 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,615 km
7,217 mi / 6,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB RAH
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code CWB RAH
ICAO Code SBCT OERF
City Curitiba Rafha
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 29.630000, 43.490000

Curitiba (CWB) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 11,615 kilometers (7,217 miles / 6,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 02:40 in Curitiba, it's 08:40 in Rafha. With a 6-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 1,514 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 249° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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