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ILM to CGH: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,495 mi
7,235 km · 3,906 nm
9h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,495 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 17m 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
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, 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 ILM
- OAJ · Albert J Ellis Airport42 mi away
- CRE · Grand Strand Airport57 mi away
- LBT · Lumberton Regional Airport70 mi away
- MYR · Myrtle Beach International Airport72 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILM from CGH?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,495 miles (7,235 km, 3,906 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILM to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 17m 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 Wilmington and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILM to CGH?
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