# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Qaanaaq (NAQ)

> 5,444 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,444 km / 3,383 mi / 2,940 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 7° (north)
- **Return heading**: 210° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Greenland
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 10:01 in Houston, it's 12:01 in Qaanaaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 45 ft (NAQ is lower than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/naq-qaanaaq-qaanaaq-airport/1ef266de-9d33-6286-8775-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Qaanaaq, Greenland
- ICAO: BGQQ
- Timezone: America/Thule
- Coordinates: 77.490000, -69.390000
- Elevation: 51 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:01 in Houston, it's 12:01 in Qaanaaq.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/naq-qaanaaq-qaanaaq-airport/1ef266de-9d33-6286-8775-06bb2780ed98)
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