JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
9,365 km
5,819 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,365 km
5,819 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nuuk
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JQA SSA
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JQA SSA
ICAO Code BGUQ SBSV
City Uummannaq Salvador
Country Greenland Brazil
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Bahia
Elevation 289 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,365 kilometers (5,819 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:42 in Uummannaq, it's 12:42 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 355° (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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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