CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,633 km
4,743 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
7,633 km
4,743 mi / 4,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CGH DCA
Airport Name Congonhas Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code CGH DCA
ICAO Code SBSP KDCA
City Sao Paulo Washington
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,631 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 38.850000, -77.040000

Sao Paulo (CGH) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 7,633 kilometers (4,743 miles / 4,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:26 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,617 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.