CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
16,989 km
10,556 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,989 km
10,556 mi / 9,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

CWB RDE
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code CWB RDE
ICAO Code SBCT WASM
City Curitiba Merdei-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,988 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Curitiba (CWB) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,989 kilometers (10,556 miles / 9,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 Indonesia. 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 04:19 in Curitiba, it's 16:19 in Merdei-Papua Island. With a 12-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 2,563 feet between the two airports. Merdei Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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