CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
15,812 km
9,825 miles
RGH
Balurghat
India
Distance
15,812 km
9,825 mi / 8,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

CWB RGH
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Balurghat Airport
IATA Code CWB RGH
ICAO Code SBCT VEBG
City Curitiba Balurghat
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,988 ft 78 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 25.260000, 88.800000

Curitiba (CWB) to Balurghat (RGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Balurghat Airport (RGH) in Balurghat, India is 15,812 kilometers (9,825 miles / 8,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 India. 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 06:35 in Curitiba, it's 15:05 in Balurghat. With a 8.5-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 2,910 feet between the two airports. Balurghat Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Balurghat (RGH) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Balurghat Airport (RGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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