CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,857 km
6,125 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
9,857 km
6,125 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB SMO
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code CWB SMO
ICAO Code SBCT KSMO
City Curitiba Santa Monica
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,988 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 34.020000, -118.450000

Curitiba (CWB) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 9,857 kilometers (6,125 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Curitiba, it's 18:58 in Santa Monica. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,818 feet between the two airports. Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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