IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,418 km
3,367 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
5,418 km
3,367 mi / 2,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
334°
north northwest

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IST JQA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code IST JQA
ICAO Code LTFM BGUQ
City Istanbul Uummannaq
Country Turkey Greenland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Nuuk
Elevation 325 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 70.730000, -52.700000

Istanbul (IST) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 5,418 kilometers (3,367 miles / 2,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in Istanbul, it's 10:52 in Uummannaq. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Uummannaq (JQA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 81° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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