JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
4,377 km
2,720 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
4,377 km
2,720 mi / 2,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
272°
west

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JQA SEA
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code JQA SEA
ICAO Code BGUQ KSEA
City Uummannaq Seattle
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 289 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 47.450000, -122.310000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 4,377 kilometers (2,720 miles / 2,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 12:30 in Uummannaq, it's 06:30 in Seattle. 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 Seattle (SEA) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 29° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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