CGH to GIG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 360 km (223 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (GIG to CGH).
How far is it from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro?
The great-circle distance between Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 360 km (223 mi, 194 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 CGH to GIG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GIG is roughly east of CGH.
How is the CGH to GIG route written in code?
The pair is written CGH-GIG in IATA codes and SBSP-SBGL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport is CGH (SBSP), Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is GIG (SBGL).
| CGH | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBSP | SBGL |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,631 ft | 28 ft |
| Rank by connections | #326 | #173 |
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.
GIG sits 2,603 ft (793 m) lower than CGH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGH to GIG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
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 São Paulo from Rio De Janeiro?
Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are 360 km (223 mi, 194 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGH to GIG?
A typical nonstop flight between CGH and GIG takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GIG from CGH?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) lies roughly east of Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
Which airlines fly CGH to GIG?
2 airlines appear on the CGH-GIG route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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