JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
3,749 km
2,329 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
3,749 km
2,329 mi / 2,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
231°
southwest

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JQA ORD
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code JQA ORD
ICAO Code BGUQ KORD
City Uummannaq Chicago
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Chicago
Elevation 289 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 41.980000, -87.910000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 3,749 kilometers (2,329 miles / 2,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 05:19 in Uummannaq, it's 01:19 in Chicago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 20° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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