CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
8,570 km
5,325 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
8,570 km
5,325 mi / 4,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB RFA
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code CWB RFA
ICAO Code SBCT FEGR
City Curitiba Rafai
Country Brazil Central African Republic
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Bangui
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 4.990000, 23.930000

Curitiba (CWB) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 8,570 kilometers (5,325 miles / 4,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 00:48 in Curitiba, it's 04:48 in Rafai. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,229 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 242° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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