CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
16,532 km
10,273 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,532 km
10,273 mi / 8,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB UKU
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code CWB UKU
ICAO Code SBCT AYNU
City Curitiba Nuku
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,988 ft 870 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Curitiba (CWB) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 16,532 kilometers (10,273 miles / 8,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Curitiba, it's 21:12 in Nuku. With a 13-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 2,118 feet between the two airports. Nuku Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Nuku (UKU) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 159° (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 Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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