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DCA to CGH: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,743 mi
7,633 km · 4,122 nm
9h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,743 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 46m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
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 DCA from CGH?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,743 miles (7,633 km, 4,122 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 46m 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 Washington and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to CGH?
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