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LAL to CGH: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,274 mi
6,878 km · 3,714 nm
8h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,274 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 51m 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
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, 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 LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is LAL from CGH?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,274 miles (6,878 km, 3,714 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 51m 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 Lakeland and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to CGH?
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