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GVA to CGH: distance & flight time
Geneva (Geneva Cointrin International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
5,846 mi
9,408 km · 5,080 nm
11h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
5,846 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 56m 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
- GVA — Geneva Cointrin International Airport · Geneva, Switzerland
- 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 GVA
- QNJ · Annemasse Airport8 mi away
- NCY · Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport21 mi away
- QLS · Lausanne-Blécherette Airport32 mi away
- MVV · Megève Airport39 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is GVA from CGH?
The flight distance from Geneva (GVA) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 5,846 miles (9,408 km, 5,080 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GVA to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 56m 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 Geneva and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Geneva.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GVA to CGH?
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