JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
10,133 km
6,296 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,133 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
91°
east

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JQA NBO
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JQA NBO
ICAO Code BGUQ HKJK
City Uummannaq Nairobi
Country Greenland Kenya
Timezone America/Nuuk Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 289 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,133 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with Kenya. 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 12:48 in Uummannaq, it's 17:48 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,041 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Qaarsut Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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