JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
3,722 km
2,313 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
3,722 km
2,313 mi / 2,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

JQA YYC
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code JQA YYC
ICAO Code BGUQ CYYC
City Uummannaq Calgary
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Edmonton
Elevation 289 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 51.110000, -114.020000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 3,722 kilometers (2,313 miles / 2,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Uummannaq, it's 08:46 in Calgary. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,268 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Qaarsut Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 32° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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