JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
7,099 km
4,411 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,099 km
4,411 mi / 3,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JQA SJO
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code JQA SJO
ICAO Code BGUQ MROC
City Uummannaq San Jose
Country Greenland Costa Rica
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 289 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 9.990000, -84.210000

Uummannaq (JQA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,099 kilometers (4,411 miles / 3,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:03 in Uummannaq, it's 04:03 in San Jose. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,732 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Qaarsut Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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