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CGH to IST: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
6,579 mi
10,588 km · 5,717 nm
13h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,579 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 22m 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
- IST — Istanbul 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 IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from IST?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Istanbul (IST) is 6,579 miles (10,588 km, 5,717 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 22m 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 IST?
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