JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
8,269 km
5,138 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
8,269 km
5,138 mi / 4,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JQA MCT
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code JQA MCT
ICAO Code BGUQ OOMS
City Uummannaq Muscat
Country Greenland Oman
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Muscat
Elevation 289 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 23.590000, 58.280000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 8,269 kilometers (5,138 miles / 4,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Oman. 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 10:50 in Uummannaq, it's 16:50 in Muscat. 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 Muscat (MCT) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 341° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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