JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
7,333 km
4,556 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
7,333 km
4,556 mi / 3,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
70°
east northeast

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JQA KWI
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code JQA KWI
ICAO Code BGUQ OKKK
City Uummannaq Kuwait City
Country Greenland Kuwait
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 289 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 29.230000, 47.980000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 7,333 kilometers (4,556 miles / 3,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Kuwait. 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 17:18 in Uummannaq, it's 22:18 in Kuwait City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 339° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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