CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
18,075 km
11,231 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
18,075 km
11,231 mi / 9,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB YAP
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code CWB YAP
ICAO Code SBCT PTYA
City Curitiba Yap Island
Country Brazil Micronesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 2,988 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 9.500000, 138.080000

Curitiba (CWB) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 18,075 kilometers (11,231 miles / 9,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Micronesia. 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 08:08 in Curitiba, it's 21:08 in Yap Island. 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 2,897 feet between the two airports. Yap International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 158° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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