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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.
Are there nonstop flights from ILN to CGH?
Nonstop service on ILN–CGH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 13m nonstop estimate.
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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Why are some ILN to CGH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ILN–CGH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.