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SDF to CGH: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,965 mi
7,990 km · 4,314 nm
10h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,965 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 12m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, 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 SDF
- LOU · Bowman Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field22 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport45 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport62 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is SDF from CGH?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,965 miles (7,990 km, 4,314 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 12m 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 Louisville and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to CGH?
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