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CGH to BIO: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Bilbao (Bilbao Airport)
5,394 mi
8,680 km · 4,687 nm
11h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,394 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 3m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- BIO — Bilbao Airport · Bilbao, Spain
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near BIO
- VIT · Vitoria/Foronda Airport30 mi away
- SDR · Santander Airport47 mi away
- EAS · San Sebastian Airport56 mi away
- RJL · Logroño-Agoncillo Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from BIO?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Bilbao (BIO) is 5,394 miles (8,680 km, 4,687 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to BIO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 3m 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 Bilbao?
Bilbao is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to BIO?
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