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ILN to CGH: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,972 mi
8,002 km · 4,321 nm
10h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,972 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 13m 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
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from CGH?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,972 miles (8,002 km, 4,321 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 13m 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 ILN to CGH?
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