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CGH to LGW: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,886 mi
9,473 km · 5,115 nm
12h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,886 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 1m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from LGW?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to London (LGW) is 5,886 miles (9,473 km, 5,115 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 1m 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 London?
London is 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to LGW?
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