JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
3,608 km
2,242 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
3,608 km
2,242 mi / 1,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
239°
west southwest

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JQA MSP
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code JQA MSP
ICAO Code BGUQ KMSP
City Uummannaq Minneapolis
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Chicago
Elevation 289 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 44.880000, -93.220000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 3,608 kilometers (2,242 miles / 1,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 10:31 in Uummannaq, it's 06:31 in Minneapolis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 24° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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