CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
17,376 km
10,797 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
17,376 km
10,797 mi / 9,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

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CWB TFU
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code CWB TFU
ICAO Code SBCT ZUTF
City Curitiba Tianfu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,988 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 30.290000, 104.440000

Curitiba (CWB) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 17,376 kilometers (10,797 miles / 9,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 China. 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 00:31 in Curitiba, it's 11:31 in Tianfu. With a 11-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 1,535 feet between the two airports. Chengdu/Tianfu Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Tianfu (TFU) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 275° (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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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