JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
8,124 km
5,048 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
8,124 km
5,048 mi / 4,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
121°
east southeast

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JQA LOS
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code JQA LOS
ICAO Code BGUQ DNMM
City Uummannaq Lagos
Country Greenland Nigeria
Timezone America/Nuuk Africa/Lagos
Elevation 289 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 6.580000, 3.320000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 8,124 kilometers (5,048 miles / 4,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:02 in Uummannaq, it's 18:02 in Lagos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 343° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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