AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,803 km
6,091 miles
CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,803 km
6,091 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
226°
southwest

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AMS CGH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Congonhas Airport
IATA Code AMS CGH
ICAO Code EHAM SBSP
City Amsterdam Sao Paulo
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation -11 ft 2,631 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -23.630000, -46.660000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sao Paulo (CGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,803 kilometers (6,091 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Amsterdam, it's 09:56 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,642 feet between the two airports. Congonhas Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Congonhas Airport (CGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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