CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,677 km
6,013 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
9,677 km
6,013 mi / 5,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

CWB UKA
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code CWB UKA
ICAO Code SBCT HKUK
City Curitiba Ukunda
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,988 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Curitiba (CWB) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 9,677 kilometers (6,013 miles / 5,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:00 in Curitiba, it's 19:00 in Ukunda. With a 6-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 2,890 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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