LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,858 km
3,640 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
5,858 km
3,640 mi / 3,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX UAK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code LAX UAK
ICAO Code KLAX BGBW
City Los Angeles Narsarsuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nuuk
Elevation 128 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 61.160000, -45.430000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 5,858 kilometers (3,640 miles / 3,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 03:53 in Los Angeles, it's 09:53 in Narsarsuaq. 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 Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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