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CGH to RCS: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)
5,917 mi
9,522 km · 5,142 nm
12h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,917 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 4m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- RCS — Rochester Airport · Rochester, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near RCS
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport33 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport42 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport17 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from RCS?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Rochester (RCS) is 5,917 miles (9,522 km, 5,142 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to RCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 4m 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 Rochester?
Rochester is 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to RCS?
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