CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
10,331 km
6,419 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
10,331 km
6,419 mi / 5,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF PAO
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code CNF PAO
ICAO Code SBCF KPAO
City Belo Horizonte Palo Alto
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,715 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 37.460000, -122.120000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 10,331 kilometers (6,419 miles / 5,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 22:10 in Belo Horizonte, it's 17:10 in Palo Alto. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,708 feet between the two airports. Palo Alto Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Palo Alto (PAO) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 113° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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