JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
5,106 km
3,173 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
5,106 km
3,173 mi / 2,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JQA TPA
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code JQA TPA
ICAO Code BGUQ KTPA
City Uummannaq Tampa
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/New_York
Elevation 289 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 27.980000, -82.530000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 5,106 kilometers (3,173 miles / 2,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 08:15 in Uummannaq, it's 05:15 in Tampa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 13° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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