CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
11,427 km
7,101 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
11,427 km
7,101 mi / 6,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CWB THU
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code CWB THU
ICAO Code SBCT BGTL
City Curitiba Thule
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Thule
Elevation 2,988 ft 251 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 76.530000, -68.700000

Curitiba (CWB) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 11,427 kilometers (7,101 miles / 6,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Greenland. 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 23:49 in Curitiba, it's 22:49 in Thule.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,737 feet between the two airports. Thule Air Base sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 162° (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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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