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SEM to CGH: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,694 mi
7,554 km · 4,079 nm
9h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,694 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 40m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM from CGH?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,694 miles (7,554 km, 4,079 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 40m 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 Selma and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to CGH?
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