AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
3,467 km
2,154 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
3,467 km
2,154 mi / 1,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
327°
north northwest

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AMS JQA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code AMS JQA
ICAO Code EHAM BGUQ
City Amsterdam Uummannaq
Country Netherlands Greenland
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Nuuk
Elevation -11 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 70.730000, -52.700000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 3,467 kilometers (2,154 miles / 1,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Amsterdam, it's 12:20 in Uummannaq. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Uummannaq (JQA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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