# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Upernavik (JUV)

> 5,279 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,279 km / 3,280 mi / 2,850 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 15° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 228° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Greenland
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 06:35 in Houston, it's 10:35 in Upernavik)
- **Elevation difference**: 318 ft (JUV is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Upernavik Airport (JUV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/juv-upernavik-upernavik-airport/1ef266de-9d48-6a14-a04a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Upernavik, Greenland
- ICAO: BGUK
- Timezone: America/Nuuk
- Coordinates: 72.790000, -56.130000
- Elevation: 414 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 06:35 in Houston, it's 10:35 in Upernavik.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Upernavik Airport (JUV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/juv-upernavik-upernavik-airport/1ef266de-9d48-6a14-a04a-06bb2780ed98)
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