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CGH to MLA: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Malta (Malta International Airport)
5,727 mi
9,217 km · 4,977 nm
11h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,727 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 42m 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
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from MLA?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Malta (MLA) is 5,727 miles (9,217 km, 4,977 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to MLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 42m 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 Malta?
Malta is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to MLA?
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