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SJC to CGH: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
6,448 mi
10,378 km · 5,604 nm
13h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,448 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 7m 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC from CGH?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 6,448 miles (10,378 km, 5,604 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 7m 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 Jose and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 4 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to CGH?
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