Chengdu to Nuuk flights
Nuuk lies 9,257 km (5,752 mi) north of Chengdu, -9 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chengdu | Nuuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Greenland |
| Population | 20.9 million | 14,798 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-1 (America/Nuuk) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | GOH, 2 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 3900 |
Clocks in Nuuk are 9 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 12 h 37 min journey lands only 3 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nuuk
Crossing from China into Greenland: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Krone (DKK); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E, Type K; the dialling code becomes +299; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Nuuk
Nuuk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nuuk International Airport (GOH), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,217 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk International Airport | GOH | 2 km (1 mi) | 7,217 ft | 283 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,257 km (5,752 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Nuuk from Chengdu?
9,257 km (5,752 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Nuuk by air?
About 12 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Nuuk?
Nuuk is 9 h behind at the moment (America/Nuuk against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Nuuk flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Nuuk International Airport (GOH).
What currency do I need in Nuuk?
The Krone (DKK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.