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TIA to CGH: distance & flight time
Tirana (Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
6,178 mi
9,942 km · 5,369 nm
12h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
6,178 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 35m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TIA — Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa · Tirana, Albania
- 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 TIA
- OHD · Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport55 mi away
- TGD · Podgorica Airport70 mi away
- TIV · Tivat Airport85 mi away
- KSO · Kastoria National Airport105 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is TIA from CGH?
The flight distance from Tirana (TIA) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 6,178 miles (9,942 km, 5,369 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TIA to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 35m 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 Tirana and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Tirana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TIA to CGH?
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