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VNY to CGH: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
6,175 mi
9,938 km · 5,366 nm
12h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,175 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 34m 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
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, 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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Near CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from CGH?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 6,175 miles (9,938 km, 5,366 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 34m 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 Van Nuys and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to CGH?
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