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RST to CGH: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
5,494 mi
8,842 km · 4,774 nm
11h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,494 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 14m 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
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, 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 RST from CGH?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 5,494 miles (8,842 km, 4,774 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 14m 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 Rochester and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to CGH?
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