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CGH to TAP: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport)
4,071 mi
6,552 km · 3,538 nm
8h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,071 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 27m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- TAP — Tapachula International Airport · Tapachula, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGH
Near TAP
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport49 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport58 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport83 mi away
- GSJ · San José Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from TAP?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Tapachula (TAP) is 4,071 miles (6,552 km, 3,538 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to TAP?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 27m 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 Tapachula?
Tapachula is 3 hours behind Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to TAP?
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