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CMH to CGH: distance & flight time
Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,977 mi
8,009 km · 4,325 nm
10h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,977 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 14m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, United States
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is CMH from CGH?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,977 miles (8,009 km, 4,325 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMH to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 14m 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 Columbus and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMH to CGH?
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