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CGH to AUH: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
7,547 mi
12,146 km · 6,558 nm
15h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,547 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 16m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from AUH?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 7,547 miles (12,146 km, 6,558 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 16m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 7 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to AUH?
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