CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,650 km
4,132 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
6,650 km
4,132 mi / 3,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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CAI JQA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code CAI JQA
ICAO Code HECA BGUQ
City Cairo Uummannaq
Country Egypt Greenland
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Nuuk
Elevation 382 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 70.730000, -52.700000

Cairo (CAI) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles / 3,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Egypt with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:33 in Cairo, it's 10:33 in Uummannaq. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Uummannaq (JQA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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