CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,043 km
7,483 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
12,043 km
7,483 mi / 6,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT UAK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code CPT UAK
ICAO Code FACT BGBW
City Cape Town Narsarsuaq
Country South Africa Greenland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nuuk
Elevation 151 ft 112 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 61.160000, -45.430000

Cape Town (CPT) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 12,043 kilometers (7,483 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

The return flight from Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 128° (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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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