CTU
Chengdu
China
9,008 km
5,597 miles
JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
Distance
9,008 km
5,597 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
351°
north

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CTU JHS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sisimiut Airport
IATA Code CTU JHS
ICAO Code ZUUU BGSS
City Chengdu Sisimiut
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nuuk
Elevation 1,625 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 66.950000, -53.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sisimiut (JHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland is 9,008 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 04:00 in Chengdu, it's 19:00 in Sisimiut. With a 9-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 1,592 feet between the two airports. Sisimiut Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sisimiut (JHS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 19° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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