JFK
New York
United States
2,979 km
1,851 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
2,979 km
1,851 mi / 1,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/New_York
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK UAK
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code JFK UAK
ICAO Code KJFK BGBW
City New York Narsarsuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Nuuk
Elevation 13 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 61.160000, -45.430000

New York (JFK) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 2,979 kilometers (1,851 miles / 1,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in New York, it's 08:23 in Narsarsuaq. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Narsarsuaq (UAK) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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