HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,473 km
2,158 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
3,473 km
2,158 mi / 1,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
322°
northwest

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HEL JQA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code HEL JQA
ICAO Code EFHK BGUQ
City Helsinki Uummannaq
Country Finland Greenland
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Nuuk
Elevation 179 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 70.730000, -52.700000

Helsinki (HEL) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 3,473 kilometers (2,158 miles / 1,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Finland 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 22:42 in Helsinki, it's 18:42 in Uummannaq. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Uummannaq (JQA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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