CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,054 km
7,490 miles
SGG
Sermiligaaq
Greenland
Distance
12,054 km
7,490 mi / 6,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SGG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sermiligaaq Heliport
IATA Code CPT SGG
ICAO Code FACT BGSG
City Cape Town Sermiligaaq
Country South Africa Greenland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nuuk
Elevation 151 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 65.910000, -36.380000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sermiligaaq (SGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) in Sermiligaaq, Greenland is 12,054 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 15:42 in Cape Town, it's 11:42 in Sermiligaaq. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sermiligaaq (SGG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 134° (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 Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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