CWB to IGU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Cataratas International Airport (IGU) is 533 km (331 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (IGU to CWB).
How far is it from Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçu?
The great-circle distance between Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) and Cataratas International Airport (IGU) is 533 km (331 mi, 288 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CWB to IGU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IGU is roughly west of CWB.
How is the CWB to IGU route written in code?
The pair is written CWB-IGU in IATA codes and SBCT-SBFI in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport is CWB (SBCT), Cataratas International Airport is IGU (SBFI).
| CWB | IGU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport | Cataratas International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBCT | SBFI |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,988 ft | 786 ft |
| Rank by connections | #353 | #818 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IGU sits 2,202 ft (671 m) lower than CWB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CWB to IGU
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD | Azul | AZU | - | Active |
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Curitiba from Foz do Iguaçu?
Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) and Cataratas International Airport (IGU) are 533 km (331 mi, 288 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CWB to IGU?
A typical nonstop flight between CWB and IGU takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IGU from CWB?
Cataratas International Airport (IGU) lies roughly west of Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB).
Which airlines fly CWB to IGU?
3 airlines appear on the CWB-IGU route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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