CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,018 km
8,089 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
13,018 km
8,089 mi / 7,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CGH HNL
Airport Name Congonhas Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code CGH HNL
ICAO Code SBSP PHNL
City Sao Paulo Honolulu
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 2,631 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 21.320000, -157.920000

Sao Paulo (CGH) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 13,018 kilometers (8,089 miles / 7,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:57 in Honolulu. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,618 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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