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CGH to AXU: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Axum (Axum Airport)
6,326 mi
10,181 km · 5,497 nm
12h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,326 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 52m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- AXU — Axum Airport · Axum, Ethiopia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near AXU
- MQX · Mekele Airport69 mi away
- ASM · Asmara International Airport80 mi away
- MSW · Massawa International Airport113 mi away
- GDQ · Gonder Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from AXU?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Axum (AXU) is 6,326 miles (10,181 km, 5,497 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to AXU?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 52m 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 Axum?
Axum is 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to AXU?
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