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CGH to EFD: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Houston (Ellington Airport)
4,888 mi
7,866 km · 4,248 nm
10h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,888 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 3m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from EFD?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Houston (EFD) is 4,888 miles (7,866 km, 4,248 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to EFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 Houston?
Houston is 2 hours behind Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to EFD?
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