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GSJ to CGH: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
3,955 mi
6,364 km · 3,436 nm
8h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,955 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 13m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- 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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Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from CGH?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 3,955 miles (6,364 km, 3,436 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 13m 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 San Jose and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to CGH?
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