CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,492 km
5,898 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
9,492 km
5,898 mi / 5,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CAN JQA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code CAN JQA
ICAO Code ZGGG BGUQ
City Guangzhou Uummannaq
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nuuk
Elevation 50 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 70.730000, -52.700000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 9,492 kilometers (5,898 miles / 5,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:07 in Guangzhou, it's 15:07 in Uummannaq. With a 10-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 Uummannaq (JQA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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