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CGH to BBU: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Bucharest (Băneasa International Airport)
6,564 mi
10,564 km · 5,704 nm
13h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,564 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 20m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- BBU — Băneasa International Airport · Bucharest, Romania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near BBU
- OTP · Henri Coandă International Airport5 mi away
- GOZ · Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport95 mi away
- CRA · Craiova Airport110 mi away
- CND · Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport118 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from BBU?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Bucharest (BBU) is 6,564 miles (10,564 km, 5,704 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to BBU?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 20m 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 Bucharest?
Bucharest is 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to BBU?
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