JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
5,520 km
3,430 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
5,520 km
3,430 mi / 2,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JUV LAX
Airport Name Upernavik Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code JUV LAX
ICAO Code BGUK KLAX
City Upernavik Los Angeles
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 414 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 72.790000, -56.130000 33.940000, -118.410000

Upernavik (JUV) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 5,520 kilometers (3,430 miles / 2,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Greenland with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:52 in Upernavik, it's 13:52 in Los Angeles. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Upernavik (JUV) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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