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ORD to CGH: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
5,243 mi
8,437 km · 4,556 nm
10h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,243 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 45m 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
- ORD — Chicago O'Hare 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.
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Near ORD
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport9 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport17 mi away
- DPA · Dupage Airport18 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is ORD from CGH?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 5,243 miles (8,437 km, 4,556 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ORD to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 45m 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 Chicago and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ORD to CGH?
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