CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,585 km
6,577 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
10,585 km
6,577 mi / 5,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CGH YYC
Airport Name Congonhas Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code CGH YYC
ICAO Code SBSP CYYC
City Sao Paulo Calgary
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,631 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 51.110000, -114.020000

Sao Paulo (CGH) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,585 kilometers (6,577 miles / 5,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Canada. 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 07:00 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:00 in Calgary. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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