The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,280 kilometers (5,766 miles / 5,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:12 in Nice. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,619 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.