HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,653 km
2,270 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
3,653 km
2,270 mi / 1,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL NAQ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code HEL NAQ
ICAO Code EFHK BGQQ
City Helsinki Qaanaaq
Country Finland Greenland
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Thule
Elevation 179 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 77.490000, -69.390000

Helsinki (HEL) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 3,653 kilometers (2,270 miles / 1,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 20:47 in Helsinki, it's 14:47 in Qaanaaq. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 66° (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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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