CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,430 km
4,617 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
7,430 km
4,617 mi / 4,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CGH MEX
Airport Name Congonhas Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CGH MEX
ICAO Code SBSP MMMX
City Sao Paulo Mexico City
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,631 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 19.440000, -99.070000

Sao Paulo (CGH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 7,430 kilometers (4,617 miles / 4,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Mexico. 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 04:28 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:28 in Mexico City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,685 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Congonhas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 128° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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