Godthaab / Nuuk Airport
Godthaab · GreenlandICAO BGGH
Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) is an airport serving Godthaab, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 64° 11' 27.2" N, 51° 40' 41.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 283 feet (86 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Godthab (GMT-1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from GOH
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAV | Ilulissat, Greenland | 351 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
| JHS | Sisimiut, Greenland | 200 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 82 kg | View |
| JSU | Maniitsoq, Greenland | 92 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 38 kg | View |
| KEF | Keflavik, Iceland | 874 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 359 kg | View |
| RKV | Reykjavik, Iceland | 891 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 366 kg | View |
| SFJ | Sondrestrom, Greenland | 197 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 81 kg | View |
| UAK | Narssarssuaq, Greenland | 289 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 119 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GOH
2 active airlines serving Godthaab / Nuuk Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Godthaab / Nuuk Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsoq Airport | JSU | Maniitsoq | Greenland | 149 km |
| Kangerlussuaq Airport | SFJ | Sondrestrom | Greenland | 318 km |
| Sisimiut Airport | JHS | Sisimiut | Greenland | 322 km |
| Aasiaat Airport | JEG | Aasiaat | Greenland | 508 km |
Other Airports in Greenland
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 64° 11' 27.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 51° 40' 41.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 64.190903
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -51.678101
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Godthab
- UTC Offset
- GMT-1
- Current Local Time
- 03:29 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 283 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 86 m
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