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IWS to CGH: distance & flight time
Houston (West Houston Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,920 mi
7,919 km · 4,276 nm
10h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,920 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 7m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, 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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Near IWS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark8 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport14 mi away
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport18 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is IWS from CGH?
The flight distance from Houston (IWS) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,920 miles (7,919 km, 4,276 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IWS to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 7m 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 Houston and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IWS to CGH?
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