CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,677 km
4,770 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
7,677 km
4,770 mi / 4,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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CGH JFK
Airport Name Congonhas Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CGH JFK
ICAO Code SBSP KJFK
City Sao Paulo New York
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,631 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 40.640000, -73.780000

Sao Paulo (CGH) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 7,677 kilometers (4,770 miles / 4,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 02:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:56 in New York.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,618 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 153° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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