CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,210 km
5,102 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,210 km
5,102 mi / 4,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
339°
north northwest

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CGH YOW
Airport Name Congonhas Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CGH YOW
ICAO Code SBSP CYOW
City Sao Paulo Ottawa
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 2,631 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 45.320000, -75.670000

Sao Paulo (CGH) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,210 kilometers (5,102 miles / 4,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 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 07:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:03 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,257 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 152° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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