JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
4,157 km
2,583 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
4,157 km
2,583 mi / 2,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JQA STL
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code JQA STL
ICAO Code BGUQ KSTL
City Uummannaq St Louis
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Chicago
Elevation 289 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 38.750000, -90.370000

Uummannaq (JQA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 4,157 kilometers (2,583 miles / 2,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 01:06 in Uummannaq, it's 21:06 in St Louis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 19° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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