CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
15,738 km
9,779 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
15,738 km
9,779 mi / 8,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

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CWB TPJ
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code CWB TPJ
ICAO Code SBCT VNTJ
City Curitiba Taplejung
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,988 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 27.350000, 87.700000

Curitiba (CWB) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 15,738 kilometers (9,779 miles / 8,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Nepal. 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 17:32 in Curitiba, it's 02:17 in Taplejung. With a 8.75-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 5,002 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 263° (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 Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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