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FCO to CGH: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
5,879 mi
9,461 km · 5,108 nm
12h
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
5,879 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- 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 FCO from CGH?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 5,879 miles (9,461 km, 5,108 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 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 Rome and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to CGH?
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