JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
7,733 km
4,805 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,733 km
4,805 mi / 4,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JQA RUH
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JQA RUH
ICAO Code BGUQ OERK
City Uummannaq Riyadh
Country Greenland Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 289 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 24.960000, 46.700000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,733 kilometers (4,805 miles / 4,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 11:12 in Uummannaq, it's 16:12 in Riyadh. 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 1,760 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Qaarsut Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 340° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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