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CGH to DHF: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
7,537 mi
12,129 km · 6,549 nm
15h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,537 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 15m 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
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · 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 DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from DHF?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 7,537 miles (12,129 km, 6,549 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 15m 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 DHF?
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