NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
7,555 km
4,694 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,555 km
4,694 mi / 4,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Thule
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NAQ SJO
Airport Name Qaanaaq Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NAQ SJO
ICAO Code BGQQ MROC
City Qaanaaq San Jose
Country Greenland Costa Rica
Timezone America/Thule America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 51 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 77.490000, -69.390000 9.990000, -84.210000

Qaanaaq (NAQ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,555 kilometers (4,694 miles / 4,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:47 in Qaanaaq, it's 12:47 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,970 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Qaanaaq Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) follows a heading of 3° (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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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