CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
7,406 km
4,602 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
7,406 km
4,602 mi / 3,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CWB WEL
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code CWB WEL
ICAO Code SBCT FAWM
City Curitiba Welkom
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,988 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Curitiba (CWB) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 7,406 kilometers (4,602 miles / 3,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with South Africa. 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 23:32 in Curitiba, it's 04:32 in Welkom. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,411 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 252° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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