CGH
Congonhas Airport
Sao Paulo · BrazilICAO SBSP
Congonhas Airport (CGH) is an airport serving Sao Paulo, Brazil, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 23° 37' 34.0" S, 46° 39' 23.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet (802 meters) above sea level. With 26 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Sao_Paulo (GMT-3).
Destinations
26
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
2,631/ 802m
America/Sao Paulo
GMT-3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CGH
ICAO Code
SBSP
City
Sao Paulo
Country
Brazil
Elevation
2,631 ft
Local Time
02:39 PM (GMT-3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-23.6261°
Longitude:-46.6564°
Popular Routes from CGH
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDU | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 227 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| BSB | Brasilia, Brazil | 540 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 222 kg | View |
| FLN | Florianopolis, Brazil | 302 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 124 kg | View |
| SSA | Salvador, Brazil | 918 mi | 2h 14m | short-haul | 377 kg | View |
| CGB | Cuiaba, Brazil | 825 mi | 2h 4m | short-haul | 338 kg | View |
| CGR | Campo Grande, Brazil | 558 mi | 1h 33m | short-haul | 229 kg | View |
| CNF | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | 325 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 133 kg | View |
| CWB | Curitiba, Brazil | 206 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
| GIG | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 224 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 92 kg | View |
| GYN | Goiania, Brazil | 509 mi | 1h 28m | short-haul | 209 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CGH
6 active airlines serving Congonhas Airport.
Azul
ADBrazil
City Connexion Airlines
G3Burundi
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3Brazil
Oceanair
O6Brazil
Sky Express
G3Greece
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Congonhas Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | Sao Paulo | Brazil | 28 km |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | Campinas | Brazil | 84 km |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport | SJK | Sao Jose Dos Campos | Brazil | 92 km |
| Araraquara Airport | AQA | Araracuara | Brazil | 252 km |
| Leite Lopes Airport | RAO | Ribeirao Preto | Brazil | 299 km |
| Bauru - Arealva Airport | JTC | Bauru | Brazil | 294 km |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | Rio De Janeiro | Brazil | 366 km |
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | Rio De Janeiro | Brazil | 360 km |
Other Airports in Brazil
Monte Dourado Airport
MEUAlmeirim
Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport
AFLAlta Floresta
Altamira Airport
ATMAltamira
Santa Maria Airport
AJUAracaju
Araçatuba Airport
ARUAracatuba
Araguaína Airport
AUXAraguaina
Araraquara Airport
AQAAraracuara
Romeu Zema Airport
AAXAraxa
Barcelos Airport
BAZBarcelos
Barreiras Airport
BRABarreiras
Bauru - Arealva Airport
JTCBauru
Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
BELBelem
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 23° 37' 34.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 46° 39' 23.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -23.626110
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -46.656387
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 02:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,631 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 802 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Congonhas Airport?
The IATA code for Congonhas Airport is CGH, and its ICAO code is SBSP. The airport is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
How many destinations can you fly to from CGH?
There are 26 direct destinations available from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
What airlines fly from CGH?
There are 6 airlines operating from CGH, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Oceanair, Sky Express, and more.
What timezone is Congonhas Airport in?
Congonhas Airport is in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Congonhas Airport?
Congonhas Airport sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet (802 meters) above sea level.
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