CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
10,062 km
6,253 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
10,062 km
6,253 mi / 5,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB YGX
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code CWB YGX
ICAO Code SBCT CYGX
City Curitiba Gillam
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 2,988 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 56.360000, -94.710000

Curitiba (CWB) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 10,062 kilometers (6,253 miles / 5,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Canada. 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 05:26 in Curitiba, it's 02:26 in Gillam. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,512 feet between the two airports. Gillam Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Gillam (YGX) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 140° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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