# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Qaanaaq (NAQ)

> 8,111 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,111 km / 5,040 mi / 4,379 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 349° (north)
- **Return heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Greenland
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 07:45 in Abu Dhabi, it's 00:45 in Qaanaaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 37 ft (NAQ is lower than AUH)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 ft

### [Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/naq-qaanaaq-qaanaaq-airport/1ef266de-9d33-6286-8775-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Qaanaaq, Greenland
- ICAO: BGQQ
- Timezone: America/Thule
- Coordinates: 77.490000, -69.390000
- Elevation: 51 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:45 in Abu Dhabi, it's 00:45 in Qaanaaq.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/naq-qaanaaq-qaanaaq-airport/1ef266de-9d33-6286-8775-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)