The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 10,352 kilometers (6,432 miles / 5,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 05:20 in Curitiba, it's 00:20 in San Carlos. 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 2,983 feet between the two airports. San Carlos Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 120° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.