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CGH to FCO: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
5,879 mi
9,461 km · 5,108 nm
12h
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,879 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from FCO?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Rome (FCO) is 5,879 miles (9,461 km, 5,108 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 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 Rome?
Rome is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to FCO?
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