CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,000 km
4,349 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
7,000 km
4,349 mi / 3,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI NAQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code CAI NAQ
ICAO Code HECA BGQQ
City Cairo Qaanaaq
Country Egypt Greenland
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Thule
Elevation 382 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 77.490000, -69.390000

Cairo (CAI) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 7,000 kilometers (4,349 miles / 3,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 21:46 in Cairo, it's 15:46 in Qaanaaq. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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