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CGH to GVA: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Geneva (Geneva Cointrin International Airport)
5,846 mi
9,408 km · 5,080 nm
11h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,846 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 56m 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
- GVA — Geneva Cointrin International Airport · Geneva, Switzerland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near GVA
- QNJ · Annemasse Airport8 mi away
- NCY · Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport21 mi away
- QLS · Lausanne-Blécherette Airport32 mi away
- MVV · Megève Airport39 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from GVA?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Geneva (GVA) is 5,846 miles (9,408 km, 5,080 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to GVA?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 56m 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 Geneva?
Geneva is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to GVA?
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