CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
15,723 km
9,770 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,723 km
9,770 mi / 8,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB SIL
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code CWB SIL
ICAO Code SBCT AYSG
City Curitiba Sila Mission
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,988 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Curitiba (CWB) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 15,723 kilometers (9,770 miles / 8,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Curitiba, it's 11:27 in Sila Mission. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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