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IST to CGH: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
6,579 mi
10,588 km · 5,717 nm
13h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
6,579 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 22m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- 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 IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from CGH?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 6,579 miles (10,588 km, 5,717 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 22m 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 Istanbul and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 6 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to CGH?
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