CTU
Chengdu
China
7,990 km
4,965 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
7,990 km
4,965 mi / 4,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU NAQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code CTU NAQ
ICAO Code ZUUU BGQQ
City Chengdu Qaanaaq
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Thule
Elevation 1,625 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 77.490000, -69.390000

Chengdu (CTU) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 7,990 kilometers (4,965 miles / 4,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 23:50 in Chengdu, it's 11:50 in Qaanaaq. With a 12-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 1,574 feet between the two airports. Qaanaaq Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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