CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
18,180 km
11,297 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
18,180 km
11,297 mi / 9,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CWB YJS
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code CWB YJS
ICAO Code SBCT ZKSE
City Curitiba Samjiyon
Country Brazil KP
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 2,988 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 41.910000, 128.410000

Curitiba (CWB) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 18,180 kilometers (11,297 miles / 9,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 KP. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Curitiba, it's 11:50 in Samjiyon. With a 12-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 1,559 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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