CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,620 km
7,842 miles
JSU
Maniitsoq
Greenland
Distance
12,620 km
7,842 mi / 6,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT JSU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Maniitsoq Airport
IATA Code CPT JSU
ICAO Code FACT BGMQ
City Cape Town Maniitsoq
Country South Africa Greenland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nuuk
Elevation 151 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 65.410000, -52.940000

Cape Town (CPT) to Maniitsoq (JSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) in Maniitsoq, Greenland is 12,620 kilometers (7,842 miles / 6,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 22:20 in Cape Town, it's 18:20 in Maniitsoq. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Maniitsoq (JSU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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