DTW
Detroit
United States
3,601 km
2,237 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
3,601 km
2,237 mi / 1,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/New_York
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW JQA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code DTW JQA
ICAO Code KDTW BGUQ
City Detroit Uummannaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Nuuk
Elevation 645 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 70.730000, -52.700000

Detroit (DTW) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 3,601 kilometers (2,237 miles / 1,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 06:32 in Detroit, it's 09:32 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 Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 225° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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