JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
5,586 km
3,471 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
5,586 km
3,471 mi / 3,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

JQA LAX
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code JQA LAX
ICAO Code BGUQ KLAX
City Uummannaq Los Angeles
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 289 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 33.940000, -118.410000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 5,586 kilometers (3,471 miles / 3,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Uummannaq, it's 07:56 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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