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CGH to SEE: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → El Cajon (Gillespie Field)
6,052 mi
9,739 km · 5,259 nm
12h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,052 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 20m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- SEE — Gillespie Field · El Cajon, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from SEE?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to El Cajon (SEE) is 6,052 miles (9,739 km, 5,259 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to SEE?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 20m 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 El Cajon?
El Cajon is 4 hours behind Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to SEE?
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