The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 12,794 kilometers (7,950 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Fiji. 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 20:21 in Curitiba, it's 11:21 in Vanua Balavu. With a 15-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 2,912 feet between the two airports. Vanua Balavu Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 130° (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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.