UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
4,795 km
2,979 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
4,795 km
2,979 mi / 2,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

UAK YVR
Airport Name Narsarsuaq Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code UAK YVR
ICAO Code BGBW CYVR
City Narsarsuaq Richmond
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Vancouver
Elevation 112 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 61.160000, -45.430000 49.190000, -123.180000

Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 4,795 kilometers (2,979 miles / 2,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:30 in Narsarsuaq, it's 17:30 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (YVR) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) follows a heading of 44° (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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.