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CGH to DSE: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Dessie (Combolcha Airport)
6,298 mi
10,135 km · 5,473 nm
12h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,298 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 49m 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
- DSE — Combolcha Airport · Dessie, 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 DSE
- MKS · Mekane Selam Airport70 mi away
- LLI · Lalibella Airport79 mi away
- DBT · Debre Tabor Airport131 mi away
- DBM · Debra Marcos Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from DSE?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Dessie (DSE) is 6,298 miles (10,135 km, 5,473 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to DSE?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 49m 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 Dessie?
Dessie is 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to DSE?
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