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UGN to CGH: distance & flight time
Chicago (Waukegan National Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
5,265 mi
8,474 km · 4,575 nm
10h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,265 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 47m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is UGN from CGH?
The flight distance from Chicago (UGN) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 5,265 miles (8,474 km, 4,575 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from UGN to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 47m 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 Chicago and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from UGN to CGH?
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