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MDW to CGH: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
5,227 mi
8,412 km · 4,542 nm
10h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,227 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 43m 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
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from CGH?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 5,227 miles (8,412 km, 4,542 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MDW to CGH?
Nonstop service on MDW–CGH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 43m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to CGH?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on MDW–CGH that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some MDW to CGH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MDW–CGH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.