CTU
Chengdu
China
8,598 km
5,343 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
8,598 km
5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU JQA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code CTU JQA
ICAO Code ZUUU BGUQ
City Chengdu Uummannaq
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nuuk
Elevation 1,625 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 70.730000, -52.700000

Chengdu (CTU) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 8,598 kilometers (5,343 miles / 4,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:10 in Chengdu, it's 12:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,336 feet between the two airports. Qaarsut Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Uummannaq (JQA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 20° (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 Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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