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CGH to ESL: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Elista (Elista Airport)
7,429 mi
11,955 km · 6,455 nm
15h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,429 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 2m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- ESL — Elista Airport · Elista, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near ESL
- STW · Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport138 mi away
- VLK · Volgodonsk Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from ESL?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Elista (ESL) is 7,429 miles (11,955 km, 6,455 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to ESL?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 2m 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 Elista?
Elista is 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to ESL?
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