DTW
Detroit
United States
3,280 km
2,038 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
3,280 km
2,038 mi / 1,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/New_York
Heading
37°
northeast

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DTW UAK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code DTW UAK
ICAO Code KDTW BGBW
City Detroit Narsarsuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Nuuk
Elevation 645 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 61.160000, -45.430000

Detroit (DTW) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 3,280 kilometers (2,038 miles / 1,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 19:40 in Detroit, it's 22:40 in Narsarsuaq. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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