CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,958 km
3,702 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
5,958 km
3,702 mi / 3,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Cancun
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN JQA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code CUN JQA
ICAO Code MMUN BGUQ
City Cancun Uummannaq
Country Mexico Greenland
Timezone America/Cancun America/Nuuk
Elevation 22 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 70.730000, -52.700000

Cancun (CUN) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 5,958 kilometers (3,702 miles / 3,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:43 in Cancun, it's 06:43 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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 221° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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