IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,499 km
3,417 miles
JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
Distance
5,499 km
3,417 mi / 2,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST JUV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Upernavik Airport
IATA Code IST JUV
ICAO Code LTFM BGUK
City Istanbul Upernavik
Country Turkey Greenland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Nuuk
Elevation 325 ft 414 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 72.790000, -56.130000

Istanbul (IST) to Upernavik (JUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland is 5,499 kilometers (3,417 miles / 2,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Turkey with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:47 in Istanbul, it's 02:47 in Upernavik. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Upernavik (JUV) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Upernavik Airport (JUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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