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CGH to ESF: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport)
4,853 mi
7,811 km · 4,217 nm
9h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,853 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 59m 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
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, 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 ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from ESF?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Alexandria (ESF) is 4,853 miles (7,811 km, 4,217 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to ESF?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 59m 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 Alexandria?
Alexandria is 2 hours behind Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to ESF?
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