LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,390 km
3,349 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
5,390 km
3,349 mi / 2,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX NAQ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code LAX NAQ
ICAO Code KLAX BGQQ
City Los Angeles Qaanaaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Thule
Elevation 128 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 77.490000, -69.390000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 5,390 kilometers (3,349 miles / 2,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:19 in Los Angeles, it's 07:19 in Qaanaaq. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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