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CGH to SYO: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Shonai (Shonai Airport)
11,321 mi
18,220 km · 9,838 nm
22h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
11,321 miles nonstop takes roughly 22h 40m 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
- SYO — Shonai Airport · Shonai, 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 SYO
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport42 mi away
- AXT · Akita Airport60 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport69 mi away
- SDJ · Sendai Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from SYO?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Shonai (SYO) is 11,321 miles (18,220 km, 9,838 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to SYO?
A nonstop flight takes about 22h 40m 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 Shonai?
Shonai is 12 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to SYO?
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