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ZIH to CGH: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
4,666 mi
7,509 km · 4,055 nm
9h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,666 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 37m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- 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 ZIH from CGH?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 4,666 miles (7,509 km, 4,055 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 37m 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 Zihuatanejo and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to CGH?
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