CTU
Chengdu
China
9,451 km
5,873 miles
JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
Distance
9,451 km
5,873 mi / 5,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
348°
north northwest

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CTU JFR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Paamiut Airport
IATA Code CTU JFR
ICAO Code ZUUU BGPT
City Chengdu Paamiut
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nuuk
Elevation 1,625 ft 120 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 62.010000, -49.670000

Chengdu (CTU) to Paamiut (JFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland is 9,451 kilometers (5,873 miles / 5,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 02:28 in Chengdu, it's 16:28 in Paamiut. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,505 feet between the two airports. Paamiut Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Paamiut (JFR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 23° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Paamiut Airport (JFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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