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SDM to CGH: distance & flight time
San Diego (Brown Field Municipal Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
6,043 mi
9,726 km · 5,252 nm
12h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,043 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 19m 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
- SDM — Brown Field Municipal 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 SDM from CGH?
The flight distance from San Diego (SDM) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 6,043 miles (9,726 km, 5,252 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDM to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 19m 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 SDM to CGH?
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