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CGH to TUS: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Tucson (Tucson International Airport)
5,728 mi
9,218 km · 4,977 nm
11h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,728 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 42m 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
- TUS — Tucson International Airport · Tucson, 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 TUS
- DMA · Davis Monthan Air Force Base5 mi away
- AVW · Marana Regional Airport26 mi away
- MZJ · Pinal Airpark35 mi away
- OLS · Nogales International Airport49 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGH from TUS?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Tucson (TUS) is 5,728 miles (9,218 km, 4,977 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to TUS?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 42m 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 Tucson?
Tucson is 4 hours behind Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to TUS?
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