BSB to CGH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) is 873 km (542 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (CGH to BSB).
How far is it from Brasília to São Paulo?
The great-circle distance between Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) is 873 km (542 mi, 471 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BSB to CGH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CGH is roughly south of BSB.
How is the BSB to CGH route written in code?
The pair is written BSB-CGH in IATA codes and SBBR-SBSP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is BSB (SBBR), Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport is CGH (SBSP).
| BSB | CGH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport |
| ICAO code | SBBR | SBSP |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 2,631 ft |
| Rank by connections | #168 | #326 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CGH sits 866 ft (264 m) lower than BSB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BSB to CGH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| O6 | Oceanair | ONE | Oceanair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Brasília from São Paulo?
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) are 873 km (542 mi, 471 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BSB to CGH?
A typical nonstop flight between BSB and CGH takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CGH from BSB?
Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) lies roughly south of Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB).
Which airlines fly BSB to CGH?
3 airlines appear on the BSB-CGH route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Oceanair.
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