JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
8,585 km
5,334 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,585 km
5,334 mi / 4,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.75h
America/Nuuk
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JQA KTM
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JQA KTM
ICAO Code BGUQ VNKT
City Uummannaq Kathmandu
Country Greenland Nepal
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 289 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 27.700000, 85.360000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,585 kilometers (5,334 miles / 4,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Uummannaq, it's 21:10 in Kathmandu. With a 7.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,101 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Qaarsut Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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