CGH to SDU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is 365 km (227 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SDU 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is 365 km (227 mi, 197 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 SDU?
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. SDU is roughly east of CGH.
How is the CGH to SDU route written in code?
The pair is written CGH-SDU in IATA codes and SBSP-SBRJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport is CGH (SBSP), Santos Dumont Airport is SDU (SBRJ).
| CGH | SDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | Santos Dumont Airport |
| ICAO code | SBSP | SBRJ |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,631 ft | 11 ft |
| Rank by connections | #326 | #456 |
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.
SDU sits 2,620 ft (799 m) lower than CGH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGH to SDU
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD | Azul | AZU | - | Active |
| 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 São Paulo from Rio de Janeiro?
Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are 365 km (227 mi, 197 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGH to SDU?
A typical nonstop flight between CGH and SDU takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SDU from CGH?
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) lies roughly east of Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
Which airlines fly CGH to SDU?
4 airlines appear on the CGH-SDU route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
Related routes
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