EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
2,836 km
1,762 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
2,836 km
1,762 mi / 1,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/London
Heading
324°
northwest

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EDI JQA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code EDI JQA
ICAO Code EGPH BGUQ
City Edinburgh Uummannaq
Country United Kingdom Greenland
Timezone Europe/London America/Nuuk
Elevation 135 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 70.730000, -52.700000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 2,836 kilometers (1,762 miles / 1,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Kingdom 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 15:00 in Edinburgh, it's 13:00 in Uummannaq.

The return flight from Uummannaq (JQA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 99° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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