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CGH to DWC: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,587 mi
12,210 km · 6,593 nm
15h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,587 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 21m 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
- DWC — Al Maktoum International Airport · Dubai, 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 DWC
- DXB · Dubai International Airport28 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport37 mi away
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from DWC?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,587 miles (12,210 km, 6,593 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 21m 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 Dubai?
Dubai is 7 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to DWC?
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