BOS
Boston
United States
3,316 km
2,061 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
3,316 km
2,061 mi / 1,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/New_York
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BOS JQA
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code BOS JQA
ICAO Code KBOS BGUQ
City Boston Uummannaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Nuuk
Elevation 19 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 70.730000, -52.700000

Boston (BOS) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 3,316 kilometers (2,061 miles / 1,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 United States with Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Boston, it's 15:59 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 Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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