JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
3,627 km
2,254 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
3,627 km
2,254 mi / 1,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
261°
west

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JUV YYC
Airport Name Upernavik Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code JUV YYC
ICAO Code BGUK CYYC
City Upernavik Calgary
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Edmonton
Elevation 414 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 72.790000, -56.130000 51.110000, -114.020000

Upernavik (JUV) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 3,627 kilometers (2,254 miles / 1,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 02:26 in Upernavik, it's 21:26 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 3,143 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Upernavik Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Upernavik (JUV) follows a heading of 28° (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 Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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