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CGH to PHL: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
4,758 mi
7,658 km · 4,135 nm
9h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,758 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 48m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from PHL?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 4,758 miles (7,658 km, 4,135 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 48m 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 hour behind Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to PHL?
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