CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,907 km
8,020 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
12,907 km
8,020 mi / 6,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT JQA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code CPT JQA
ICAO Code FACT BGUQ
City Cape Town Uummannaq
Country South Africa Greenland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nuuk
Elevation 151 ft 289 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 70.730000, -52.700000

Cape Town (CPT) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 12,907 kilometers (8,020 miles / 6,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 12:04 in Cape Town, it's 08:04 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 Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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