ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,638 km
3,503 miles
CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
5,638 km
3,503 mi / 3,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
233°
southwest

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ABJ CGH
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Congonhas Airport
IATA Code ABJ CGH
ICAO Code DIAP SBSP
City Abidjan Sao Paulo
Country Ivory Coast Brazil
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 21 ft 2,631 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -23.630000, -46.660000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sao Paulo (CGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 5,638 kilometers (3,503 miles / 3,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Abidjan, it's 04:13 in Sao Paulo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,610 feet between the two airports. Congonhas Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Congonhas Airport (CGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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