ATH
Athens
Greece
5,579 km
3,466 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
5,579 km
3,466 mi / 3,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Athens
Heading
335°
north northwest

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ATH JQA
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code ATH JQA
ICAO Code LGAV BGUQ
City Athens Uummannaq
Country Greece Greenland
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Nuuk
Elevation 308 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 70.730000, -52.700000

Athens (ATH) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 5,579 kilometers (3,466 miles / 3,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece 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 12:01 in Athens, it's 08:01 in Uummannaq. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Uummannaq (JQA) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 88° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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