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ESF to CGH: distance & flight time
Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,853 mi
7,811 km · 4,217 nm
9h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,853 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 59m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, 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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Near ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is ESF from CGH?
The flight distance from Alexandria (ESF) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,853 miles (7,811 km, 4,217 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ESF to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 59m 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 Alexandria and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Alexandria.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ESF to CGH?
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