The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 9,484 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 United States. 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 21:14 in Curitiba, it's 17:14 in Grand Canyon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,011 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 126° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.