JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
4,569 km
2,839 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
4,569 km
2,839 mi / 2,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

JQA PDX
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code JQA PDX
ICAO Code BGUQ KPDX
City Uummannaq Portland
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 289 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 45.590000, -122.600000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 4,569 kilometers (2,839 miles / 2,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Uummannaq, it's 03:34 in Portland. 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 Portland (PDX) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 28° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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