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CGH to GSJ: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
3,955 mi
6,364 km · 3,436 nm
8h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,955 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 13m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from GSJ?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to San Jose (GSJ) is 3,955 miles (6,364 km, 3,436 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to GSJ?
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