IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,272 km
3,276 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
5,272 km
3,276 mi / 2,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
321°
northwest

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IST UAK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code IST UAK
ICAO Code LTFM BGBW
City Istanbul Narsarsuaq
Country Turkey Greenland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Nuuk
Elevation 325 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 61.160000, -45.430000

Istanbul (IST) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 5,272 kilometers (3,276 miles / 2,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 23:37 in Istanbul, it's 18:37 in Narsarsuaq. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 79° (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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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