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SAN to CGH: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
6,060 mi
9,752 km · 5,266 nm
12h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,060 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 21m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN from CGH?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 6,060 miles (9,752 km, 5,266 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 21m 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 San Diego and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 4 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CGH?
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