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CGH to ISL: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)
6,572 mi
10,577 km · 5,711 nm
13h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,572 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- ISL — Atatürk International Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near ISL
- IST · Istanbul Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport26 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport48 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from ISL?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Istanbul (ISL) is 6,572 miles (10,577 km, 5,711 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to ISL?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 21m 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 Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to ISL?
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