JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
9,579 km
5,952 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,579 km
5,952 mi / 5,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Nuuk
Heading
12°
north northeast

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JQA SZX
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code JQA SZX
ICAO Code BGUQ ZGSZ
City Uummannaq Shenzhen
Country Greenland China
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 289 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 22.640000, 113.810000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,579 kilometers (5,952 miles / 5,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 China. 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 10:11 in Uummannaq, it's 20:11 in Shenzhen. With a 10-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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 356° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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