CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,280 km
7,630 miles
JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
Distance
12,280 km
7,630 mi / 6,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT JFR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Paamiut Airport
IATA Code CPT JFR
ICAO Code FACT BGPT
City Cape Town Paamiut
Country South Africa Greenland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nuuk
Elevation 151 ft 120 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 62.010000, -49.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Paamiut (JFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland is 12,280 kilometers (7,630 miles / 6,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 South Africa 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 16:53 in Cape Town, it's 12:53 in Paamiut. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paamiut (JFR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Paamiut Airport (JFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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