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CGH to GAJ: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Yamagata (Yamagata Airport)
11,335 mi
18,241 km · 9,850 nm
22h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
11,335 miles nonstop takes roughly 22h 41m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- GAJ — Yamagata Airport · Yamagata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near GAJ
- SDJ · Sendai Airport35 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport42 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport75 mi away
- HNA · Hanamaki Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from GAJ?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 11,335 miles (18,241 km, 9,850 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to GAJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 22h 41m 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata is 12 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to GAJ?
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