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RFD to CGH: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
5,293 mi
8,518 km · 4,599 nm
10h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,293 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 51m 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
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from CGH?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 5,293 miles (8,518 km, 4,599 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 Rockford and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to CGH?
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