How different are Greenland's time zones?

Greenland spans UTC-3 to UTC-1, meaning potential 2-3 hour timezone shifts. Most travelers experience minimal but noticeable time differences.

Does the midnight sun affect sleep?

Yes, 24-hour daylight in summer can significantly disrupt sleep patterns. Use eye masks and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

How can I minimize jetlag in Greenland?

Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, expose yourself to natural light, and try to immediately adapt to local time upon arrival.

Are flights reliable for managing jetlag?

Domestic flights can be weather-dependent. Build flexibility into your travel schedule and be prepared for potential disruptions.

What's the best time to visit to minimize jetlag?

Summer (June-September) offers more consistent daylight and easier adaptation compared to the extreme variations in winter.

Do I need special sleep preparations?

Bring an eye mask, consider melatonin supplements, and pack comfortable, layer-able clothing for temperature variations.

How different are Greenland's time zones?

Greenland spans UTC-3 to UTC-1, meaning potential 2-3 hour timezone shifts. Most travelers experience minimal but noticeable time differences.

Does the midnight sun affect sleep?

Yes, 24-hour daylight in summer can significantly disrupt sleep patterns. Use eye masks and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

How can I minimize jetlag in Greenland?

Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, expose yourself to natural light, and try to immediately adapt to local time upon arrival.

Are flights reliable for managing jetlag?

Domestic flights can be weather-dependent. Build flexibility into your travel schedule and be prepared for potential disruptions.

What's the best time to visit to minimize jetlag?

Summer (June-September) offers more consistent daylight and easier adaptation compared to the extreme variations in winter.

Do I need special sleep preparations?

Bring an eye mask, consider melatonin supplements, and pack comfortable, layer-able clothing for temperature variations.

How different are Greenland's time zones?

Greenland spans UTC-3 to UTC-1, meaning potential 2-3 hour timezone shifts. Most travelers experience minimal but noticeable time differences.

Does the midnight sun affect sleep?

Yes, 24-hour daylight in summer can significantly disrupt sleep patterns. Use eye masks and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

How can I minimize jetlag in Greenland?

Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, expose yourself to natural light, and try to immediately adapt to local time upon arrival.

Are flights reliable for managing jetlag?

Domestic flights can be weather-dependent. Build flexibility into your travel schedule and be prepared for potential disruptions.

What's the best time to visit to minimize jetlag?

Summer (June-September) offers more consistent daylight and easier adaptation compared to the extreme variations in winter.

Do I need special sleep preparations?

Bring an eye mask, consider melatonin supplements, and pack comfortable, layer-able clothing for temperature variations.

How different are Greenland's time zones?

Greenland spans UTC-3 to UTC-1, meaning potential 2-3 hour timezone shifts. Most travelers experience minimal but noticeable time differences.

Does the midnight sun affect sleep?

Yes, 24-hour daylight in summer can significantly disrupt sleep patterns. Use eye masks and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

How can I minimize jetlag in Greenland?

Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, expose yourself to natural light, and try to immediately adapt to local time upon arrival.

Are flights reliable for managing jetlag?

Domestic flights can be weather-dependent. Build flexibility into your travel schedule and be prepared for potential disruptions.

What's the best time to visit to minimize jetlag?

Summer (June-September) offers more consistent daylight and easier adaptation compared to the extreme variations in winter.

Do I need special sleep preparations?

Bring an eye mask, consider melatonin supplements, and pack comfortable, layer-able clothing for temperature variations.

Other

Greenland

Minimal jetlag impact in Greenland, with modest 2-3 hour timezone shifts. Prepare for dramatic daylight variations that can disrupt your natural sleep cycle.

9.7

Minimal Jetlag Destination

Average jetlag score across all inbound routes.

Airports

International

Godthab

Timezone

GMT-2

Offset

Airlines

—

Lounges

Jetlag Intelligence

Jetlag by Origin

How hard the jetlag hits depends on where you're flying from. Breakdown of every major corridor to Greenland.

Jetlag Profile

Mild timezone shift of 3h. Most travelers adjust quickly.

Recovery Estimate2–4 days

Strategy

No special strategy needed. Pick whatever flight time suits your schedule.

Route			Direction
EWR→GOH	4h 25m	+3h	neutral	7	Details →

Timing

Arrival Strategy

When you land in Greenland matters almost as much as where you're coming from.

Recommended

🌅

Morning Arrival

6am – 11am local

Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to natural light and stay active. Avoid long naps and try to adapt to local time immediately to minimize jetlag impact.

☀️

Afternoon Arrival

12pm – 5pm local

Afternoon arrivals should take a short, 20-30 minute nap if absolutely necessary, but prioritize staying awake until local evening to reset your internal clock.

🌙

Evening Arrival

6pm – 12am local

With evening arrivals, aim to go to bed at a normal local time. Use blackout curtains if needed, given Greenland's extreme daylight variations.

Seasonal

Daylight & Jetlag Recovery

Daylight availability affects how quickly your body clock resets in Greenland.

Jan

3.3

hours

Feb

7.5

hours

Mar

11.3

hours

Apr

15.2

hours

May

19.3

hours

Jun

hours

Jul

20.8

hours

Aug

16.6

hours

Sep

12.7

hours

Oct

8.8

hours

Nov

4.8

hours

Dec

hours

Best time to visit: June to early September for milder temperatures, hiking, sailing among icebergs, and most wildlife viewing; March to April and late September to early April for winter activities and higher chances of seeing the Northern Lights, though conditions are colder and some areas are harder to access.. Longer daylight hours during this period help travelers recover from jetlag more quickly, as natural light is the strongest zeitgeber (time cue) for resetting your circadian rhythm.

Extreme daylight variations dramatically affect sleep patterns: midnight sun in summer means 24-hour daylight, while winter brings near-constant darkness, significantly challenging circadian rhythms.

Route Data

Route Scorecard

Top inbound routes to Greenland ranked by jetlag severity.

Route				Direction
GOH→JFR	Nuuk	0h 20m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
GOH→JAV	Nuuk	1h 20m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
GOH→SFJ	Nuuk	0h 24m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
GOH→JHS	Nuuk	0h 24m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
SFJ→JSU	Kangerlussuaq	0h 15m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
SFJ→GOH	Kangerlussuaq	1h 5m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
SFJ→JAV	Kangerlussuaq	0h 19m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
KEF→SFJ	Reykjavik	1h 39m	+1h	westbound	0	9	Details →
KEF→JAV	Reykjavik	3h 25m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
KEF→KUS	Reykjavik	1h 50m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
KEF→GOH	Reykjavik	2h 20m	+1h	westbound	2	9	Details →
RKV→CNP	Reykjavik	0h 55m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
AEY→CNP	Akureyri	1h 45m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
NAQ→THU	Qaanaaq	0h 8m	+2h	neutral	1	8	Details →
THU→NAQ	Pituffik	0h 8m	+2h	neutral	1	8	Details →

20 routes total

Rows

1 / 2

Cities

Cities in Greenland

Top cities by population with their nearest airport connections.

Internal

Domestic Travel in Greenland

Greenland's domestic flight network is crucial for inter-settlement travel, with Air Greenland operating key routes connecting remote communities via airports in Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq, and Ilulissat.

SAE→UMD0h

GOH→JJU1h

SVR→THU0h

JRK→JJU0h

GOH→KUS2h

SVR→NAQ1h

LLU→QUW0h

IOQ→AGM0h

IUI→TQA0h

IUI→JUV0h

QFI→JEG0h

LLU→JJU0h

AGM→TQI0h

AGM→KUZ0h

AGM→IOQ0h

AGM→KUS0h

AGM→SGG0h

AOQ→JUV0h

GOH→UAK1h

GOH→JHS0h

Return Trip

Coming Home

Jetlag on the return from Greenland is often different — sometimes easier, sometimes harder.

↗️ Eastbound Return

When returning eastbound, gradually shift sleep schedule before departure and use melatonin to help reset your circadian rhythm.

↙️ Westbound Return

Heading westbound, expose yourself to morning sunlight and maintain a consistent sleep schedule to help your body readjust.

All 58 Airports in Greenland

Complete airport directory with IATA codes and route counts.

Code	Airport	City	Routes
GOH	Nuuk GOH Nuuk Airport (Godthåb/Nuuk Airport)	Nuuk	368	Flights
JAV	Ilulissat JAV Ilulissat Airport	Ilulissat	134	Flights
SFJ	Kangerlussuaq SFJ Kangerlussuaq Airport	Kangerlussuaq	102	Flights
JJU	Qaqortoq Heliport	Qaqortoq	84	Flights
KUS	Kulusuk KUS Kulusuk Airport	Kulusuk	78	Flights
JEG	Aasiaat JEG Aasiaat Airport	Aasiaat	56	Flights
JHS	Sisimiut JHS Sisimiut Airport	Sisimiut	46	Flights
JGO	Qeqertarsuaq JGO Qeqertarsuaq Heliport	Qeqertarsuaq	42	Flights
JUV	Upernavik JUV Upernavik Airport	Upernavik	42	Flights
JCH	Qasigiannguit JCH Qasigiannguit Heliport	Qasigiannguit	42	Flights
QJI	Ikamiut QJI Ikamiut Heliport	Ikamiut	42	Flights
UAK	Narsarsuaq UAK Narsarsuaq Airport	Narsarsuaq	38	Flights
JQA	Qaarsut and Uummannaq JQA Qaarsut Airport (Uummannaq Airport)	Qaarsut	36	Flights
UMD	Uummannaq UMD Uummannaq Heliport	Uummannaq	34	Flights
NAQ	Qaanaaq NAQ Qaanaaq Airport	Qaanaaq	34	Flights
PQT	Qeqertaq PQT Qeqertaq Heliport	Qeqertaq	28	Flights
XIQ	Ilimanaq XIQ Ilimanaq Heliport	Ilimanaq	28	Flights
JFR	Paamiut JFR Paamiut Airport	Paamiut	28	Flights
QUP	Saqqaq Heliport	Saqqaq	26	Flights
JSU	Maniitsoq JSU Maniitsoq Airport	Maniitsoq	26	Flights
QRY	Ikerasaarsuk QRY Ikerasaarsuk Heliport	Ikerasaarsuk	24	Flights
QPW	Kangaatsiaq Heliport	Kangaatsiaq	24	Flights
QJE	Kitsissuarsuit Heliport	Kitsissuarsuit	24	Flights
QCU	Akunnaaq QCU Akunnaaq Heliport	Akunnaaq	24	Flights
LLU	Alluitsup Paa Heliport	Alluitsup Paa	22	Flights
JNN	Nanortalik JNN Nanortalik Heliport	Nanortalik	22	Flights
QGQ	Attu Heliport	Attu	22	Flights
QMK	Niaqornaarsuk QMK Niaqornaarsuk Heliport	Niaqornaarsuk	22	Flights
QFI	Iginniarfik Heliport	Iginniarfik	20	Flights
AOQ	Aappilattoq Heliport	Aappilattoq	16	Flights
TQA	Tasiusaq Heliport	Tasiusaq	16	Flights
NSQ	Nuussuaq Heliport	Nuussuaq	16	Flights
KGQ	Kangersuatsiaq Heliport	Kangersuatsiaq	16	Flights
KHQ	Kullorsuaq Heliport	Kullorsuaq	16	Flights
IUI	Innarsuit Heliport	Innarsuit	16	Flights
UPK	Upernavik Kujalleq Heliport	Upernavik Kujalleq	16	Flights
JNS	Narsaq JNS Narsaq Heliport	Narsaq	14	Flights
QUV	Aappilattoq Heliport	Aappilattoq	14	Flights
XEQ	Tasiusaq Heliport	Tasiusak	14	Flights
QFN	Narsarmijit Heliport	Narsarmijit	14	Flights
QUW	Ammassivik Heliport	Ammassivik	14	Flights
NIQ	Niaqornat Heliport	Niaqornat	12	Flights
SZC	Sarfannguit Heliport	Sarfannguit	12	Flights
SAE	Saattut Heliport	Saattut	12	Flights
JRK	Arsuk Heliport	Arsuk	12	Flights
JUK	Ukkusissat Heliport	Ukkusissat	12	Flights
IKE	Ikerasak Heliport	Ikerasak	12	Flights
AGM	Tasiilaq Heliport	Tasiilaq	12	Flights
QJG	Itilleq Heliport	Itilleq	12	Flights
TQI	Tiniteqilaaq Heliport	Tiniteqilaaq	10	Flights
IOQ	Isortoq Heliport	Isortoq	10	Flights
SRK	Siorapaluk Heliport	Siorapaluk	8	Flights
SGG	Sermiligaaq Heliport	Sermiligaaq	8	Flights
KUZ	Kuummiut Heliport	Kuummiut	8	Flights
SVR	Savissivik Heliport	Savissivik	8	Flights
THU	Pituffik THU Thule Air Base	Pituffik	8	Flights
CNP	Ittoqqortoormiit CNP Nerlerit Inaat Airport (Constable Pynt Airport)	Neerlerit Inaat	6	Flights
OBY	Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport	Ittoqqortoormiit	2	Flights

Airlines

Airlines Serving Greenland

5 airlines operate routes to Greenland.

Air Greenland (GL)

Independent · 161 routes

Icelandair (FI)

Independent · 4 routes

FNA

Norlandair (FNA)

Independent · 2 routes

Sas (SK)

Star Alliance · 1 routes

United Airlines (UA)

Star Alliance · 1 routes

FAQ

Flying to Greenland

Frequently asked questions about jetlag, airports, and travel.

Nearby

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Fly to Greenland

Search flights to airports across Greenland

Search flights

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✈️

Flights to Greenland

All inbound routes, airlines, and connections flying into Greenland.

🛫

Flights from Greenland

Outbound routes and destinations reachable from Greenland airports.

🏙️

Nuuk Guide

Travel tips, airports, and jetlag info for Nuuk.

🏙️

Sisimiut Guide

Travel tips, airports, and jetlag info for Sisimiut.

🏙️

Ilulissat Guide

Travel tips, airports, and jetlag info for Ilulissat.

🏙️

Maniitsoq Guide

Travel tips, airports, and jetlag info for Maniitsoq.

Other

Greenland

Minimal jetlag impact in Greenland, with modest 2-3 hour timezone shifts. Prepare for dramatic daylight variations that can disrupt your natural sleep cycle.

9.7

Minimal Jetlag Destination

Average jetlag score across all inbound routes.

Airports

International

Godthab

Timezone

GMT-2

Offset

Airlines

—

Lounges

Jetlag Intelligence

Jetlag by Origin

How hard the jetlag hits depends on where you're flying from. Breakdown of every major corridor to Greenland.

Jetlag Profile

Mild timezone shift of 3h. Most travelers adjust quickly.

Recovery Estimate2–4 days

Strategy

No special strategy needed. Pick whatever flight time suits your schedule.

Route			Direction
EWR→GOH	4h 25m	+3h	neutral	7	Details →

Timing

Arrival Strategy

When you land in Greenland matters almost as much as where you're coming from.

Recommended

🌅

Morning Arrival

6am – 11am local

Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to natural light and stay active. Avoid long naps and try to adapt to local time immediately to minimize jetlag impact.

☀️

Afternoon Arrival

12pm – 5pm local

Afternoon arrivals should take a short, 20-30 minute nap if absolutely necessary, but prioritize staying awake until local evening to reset your internal clock.

🌙

Evening Arrival

6pm – 12am local

With evening arrivals, aim to go to bed at a normal local time. Use blackout curtains if needed, given Greenland's extreme daylight variations.

Seasonal

Daylight & Jetlag Recovery

Daylight availability affects how quickly your body clock resets in Greenland.

Jan

3.3

hours

Feb

7.5

hours

Mar

11.3

hours

Apr

15.2

hours

May

19.3

hours

Jun

hours

Jul

20.8

hours

Aug

16.6

hours

Sep

12.7

hours

Oct

8.8

hours

Nov

4.8

hours

Dec

hours

Extreme daylight variations dramatically affect sleep patterns: midnight sun in summer means 24-hour daylight, while winter brings near-constant darkness, significantly challenging circadian rhythms.

Route Data

Route Scorecard

Top inbound routes to Greenland ranked by jetlag severity.

Route				Direction
GOH→JFR	Nuuk	0h 20m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
GOH→JAV	Nuuk	1h 20m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
GOH→SFJ	Nuuk	0h 24m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
GOH→JHS	Nuuk	0h 24m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
SFJ→JSU	Kangerlussuaq	0h 15m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
SFJ→GOH	Kangerlussuaq	1h 5m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
SFJ→JAV	Kangerlussuaq	0h 19m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
KEF→SFJ	Reykjavik	1h 39m	+1h	westbound	0	9	Details →
KEF→JAV	Reykjavik	3h 25m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
KEF→KUS	Reykjavik	1h 50m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
KEF→GOH	Reykjavik	2h 20m	+1h	westbound	2	9	Details →
RKV→CNP	Reykjavik	0h 55m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
AEY→CNP	Akureyri	1h 45m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
NAQ→THU	Qaanaaq	0h 8m	+2h	neutral	1	8	Details →
THU→NAQ	Pituffik	0h 8m	+2h	neutral	1	8	Details →

20 routes total

Rows

1 / 2

Cities

Cities in Greenland

Top cities by population with their nearest airport connections.

Internal

Domestic Travel in Greenland

Greenland's domestic flight network is crucial for inter-settlement travel, with Air Greenland operating key routes connecting remote communities via airports in Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq, and Ilulissat.

SAE→UMD0h

GOH→JJU1h

SVR→THU0h

JRK→JJU0h

GOH→KUS2h

SVR→NAQ1h

LLU→QUW0h

IOQ→AGM0h

IUI→TQA0h

IUI→JUV0h

QFI→JEG0h

LLU→JJU0h

AGM→TQI0h

AGM→KUZ0h

AGM→IOQ0h

AGM→KUS0h

AGM→SGG0h

AOQ→JUV0h

GOH→UAK1h

GOH→JHS0h

Return Trip

Coming Home

Jetlag on the return from Greenland is often different — sometimes easier, sometimes harder.

↗️ Eastbound Return

When returning eastbound, gradually shift sleep schedule before departure and use melatonin to help reset your circadian rhythm.

↙️ Westbound Return

Heading westbound, expose yourself to morning sunlight and maintain a consistent sleep schedule to help your body readjust.

All 58 Airports in Greenland

Complete airport directory with IATA codes and route counts.

Code	Airport	City	Routes
GOH	Nuuk GOH Nuuk Airport (Godthåb/Nuuk Airport)	Nuuk	368	Flights
JAV	Ilulissat JAV Ilulissat Airport	Ilulissat	134	Flights
SFJ	Kangerlussuaq SFJ Kangerlussuaq Airport	Kangerlussuaq	102	Flights
JJU	Qaqortoq Heliport	Qaqortoq	84	Flights
KUS	Kulusuk KUS Kulusuk Airport	Kulusuk	78	Flights
JEG	Aasiaat JEG Aasiaat Airport	Aasiaat	56	Flights
JHS	Sisimiut JHS Sisimiut Airport	Sisimiut	46	Flights
JGO	Qeqertarsuaq JGO Qeqertarsuaq Heliport	Qeqertarsuaq	42	Flights
JUV	Upernavik JUV Upernavik Airport	Upernavik	42	Flights
JCH	Qasigiannguit JCH Qasigiannguit Heliport	Qasigiannguit	42	Flights
QJI	Ikamiut QJI Ikamiut Heliport	Ikamiut	42	Flights
UAK	Narsarsuaq UAK Narsarsuaq Airport	Narsarsuaq	38	Flights
JQA	Qaarsut and Uummannaq JQA Qaarsut Airport (Uummannaq Airport)	Qaarsut	36	Flights
UMD	Uummannaq UMD Uummannaq Heliport	Uummannaq	34	Flights
NAQ	Qaanaaq NAQ Qaanaaq Airport	Qaanaaq	34	Flights
PQT	Qeqertaq PQT Qeqertaq Heliport	Qeqertaq	28	Flights
XIQ	Ilimanaq XIQ Ilimanaq Heliport	Ilimanaq	28	Flights
JFR	Paamiut JFR Paamiut Airport	Paamiut	28	Flights
QUP	Saqqaq Heliport	Saqqaq	26	Flights
JSU	Maniitsoq JSU Maniitsoq Airport	Maniitsoq	26	Flights
QRY	Ikerasaarsuk QRY Ikerasaarsuk Heliport	Ikerasaarsuk	24	Flights
QPW	Kangaatsiaq Heliport	Kangaatsiaq	24	Flights
QJE	Kitsissuarsuit Heliport	Kitsissuarsuit	24	Flights
QCU	Akunnaaq QCU Akunnaaq Heliport	Akunnaaq	24	Flights
LLU	Alluitsup Paa Heliport	Alluitsup Paa	22	Flights
JNN	Nanortalik JNN Nanortalik Heliport	Nanortalik	22	Flights
QGQ	Attu Heliport	Attu	22	Flights
QMK	Niaqornaarsuk QMK Niaqornaarsuk Heliport	Niaqornaarsuk	22	Flights
QFI	Iginniarfik Heliport	Iginniarfik	20	Flights
AOQ	Aappilattoq Heliport	Aappilattoq	16	Flights
TQA	Tasiusaq Heliport	Tasiusaq	16	Flights
NSQ	Nuussuaq Heliport	Nuussuaq	16	Flights
KGQ	Kangersuatsiaq Heliport	Kangersuatsiaq	16	Flights
KHQ	Kullorsuaq Heliport	Kullorsuaq	16	Flights
IUI	Innarsuit Heliport	Innarsuit	16	Flights
UPK	Upernavik Kujalleq Heliport	Upernavik Kujalleq	16	Flights
JNS	Narsaq JNS Narsaq Heliport	Narsaq	14	Flights
QUV	Aappilattoq Heliport	Aappilattoq	14	Flights
XEQ	Tasiusaq Heliport	Tasiusak	14	Flights
QFN	Narsarmijit Heliport	Narsarmijit	14	Flights
QUW	Ammassivik Heliport	Ammassivik	14	Flights
NIQ	Niaqornat Heliport	Niaqornat	12	Flights
SZC	Sarfannguit Heliport	Sarfannguit	12	Flights
SAE	Saattut Heliport	Saattut	12	Flights
JRK	Arsuk Heliport	Arsuk	12	Flights
JUK	Ukkusissat Heliport	Ukkusissat	12	Flights
IKE	Ikerasak Heliport	Ikerasak	12	Flights
AGM	Tasiilaq Heliport	Tasiilaq	12	Flights
QJG	Itilleq Heliport	Itilleq	12	Flights
TQI	Tiniteqilaaq Heliport	Tiniteqilaaq	10	Flights
IOQ	Isortoq Heliport	Isortoq	10	Flights
SRK	Siorapaluk Heliport	Siorapaluk	8	Flights
SGG	Sermiligaaq Heliport	Sermiligaaq	8	Flights
KUZ	Kuummiut Heliport	Kuummiut	8	Flights
SVR	Savissivik Heliport	Savissivik	8	Flights
THU	Pituffik THU Thule Air Base	Pituffik	8	Flights
CNP	Ittoqqortoormiit CNP Nerlerit Inaat Airport (Constable Pynt Airport)	Neerlerit Inaat	6	Flights
OBY	Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport	Ittoqqortoormiit	2	Flights

Airlines

Airlines Serving Greenland

5 airlines operate routes to Greenland.

Air Greenland (GL)

Independent · 161 routes

Icelandair (FI)

Independent · 4 routes

FNA

Norlandair (FNA)

Independent · 2 routes

Sas (SK)

Star Alliance · 1 routes

United Airlines (UA)

Star Alliance · 1 routes

FAQ

Flying to Greenland

Frequently asked questions about jetlag, airports, and travel.

Nearby

Related Countries

Explore airports and jetlag guides for countries near Greenland.

Fly to Greenland

Search flights to airports across Greenland

Search flights

Explore

More Greenland Guides

✈️

Flights to Greenland

All inbound routes, airlines, and connections flying into Greenland.

🛫

Flights from Greenland

Outbound routes and destinations reachable from Greenland airports.

🏙️

Nuuk Guide

Travel tips, airports, and jetlag info for Nuuk.

🏙️

Sisimiut Guide

Travel tips, airports, and jetlag info for Sisimiut.

🏙️

Ilulissat Guide

Travel tips, airports, and jetlag info for Ilulissat.

🏙️

Maniitsoq Guide

Travel tips, airports, and jetlag info for Maniitsoq.

Other

Greenland

Minimal jetlag impact in Greenland, with modest 2-3 hour timezone shifts. Prepare for dramatic daylight variations that can disrupt your natural sleep cycle.

9.7

Minimal Jetlag Destination

Average jetlag score across all inbound routes.

Airports

International

Godthab

Timezone

GMT-2

Offset

Airlines

—

Lounges

Jetlag Intelligence

Jetlag by Origin

How hard the jetlag hits depends on where you're flying from. Breakdown of every major corridor to Greenland.

Jetlag Profile

Mild timezone shift of 3h. Most travelers adjust quickly.

Recovery Estimate2–4 days

Strategy

No special strategy needed. Pick whatever flight time suits your schedule.

Route			Direction
EWR→GOH	4h 25m	+3h	neutral	7	Details →

Timing

Arrival Strategy

When you land in Greenland matters almost as much as where you're coming from.

Recommended

🌅

Morning Arrival

6am – 11am local

Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to natural light and stay active. Avoid long naps and try to adapt to local time immediately to minimize jetlag impact.

☀️

Afternoon Arrival

12pm – 5pm local

Afternoon arrivals should take a short, 20-30 minute nap if absolutely necessary, but prioritize staying awake until local evening to reset your internal clock.

🌙

Evening Arrival

6pm – 12am local

With evening arrivals, aim to go to bed at a normal local time. Use blackout curtains if needed, given Greenland's extreme daylight variations.

Seasonal

Daylight & Jetlag Recovery

Daylight availability affects how quickly your body clock resets in Greenland.

Jan

3.3

hours

Feb

7.5

hours

Mar

11.3

hours

Apr

15.2

hours

May

19.3

hours

Jun

hours

Jul

20.8

hours

Aug

16.6

hours

Sep

12.7

hours

Oct

8.8

hours

Nov

4.8

hours

Dec

hours

Extreme daylight variations dramatically affect sleep patterns: midnight sun in summer means 24-hour daylight, while winter brings near-constant darkness, significantly challenging circadian rhythms.

Route Data

Route Scorecard

Top inbound routes to Greenland ranked by jetlag severity.

Route				Direction
GOH→JFR	Nuuk	0h 20m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
GOH→JAV	Nuuk	1h 20m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
GOH→SFJ	Nuuk	0h 24m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
GOH→JHS	Nuuk	0h 24m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
SFJ→JSU	Kangerlussuaq	0h 15m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
SFJ→GOH	Kangerlussuaq	1h 5m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
SFJ→JAV	Kangerlussuaq	0h 19m	Same timezone	neutral	1	10	Details →
KEF→SFJ	Reykjavik	1h 39m	+1h	westbound	0	9	Details →
KEF→JAV	Reykjavik	3h 25m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
KEF→KUS	Reykjavik	1h 50m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
KEF→GOH	Reykjavik	2h 20m	+1h	westbound	2	9	Details →
RKV→CNP	Reykjavik	0h 55m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
AEY→CNP	Akureyri	1h 45m	+1h	westbound	1	9	Details →
NAQ→THU	Qaanaaq	0h 8m	+2h	neutral	1	8	Details →
THU→NAQ	Pituffik	0h 8m	+2h	neutral	1	8	Details →

20 routes total

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Cities

Cities in Greenland

Top cities by population with their nearest airport connections.

Internal

Domestic Travel in Greenland

Greenland's domestic flight network is crucial for inter-settlement travel, with Air Greenland operating key routes connecting remote communities via airports in Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq, and Ilulissat.

SAE→UMD0h

GOH→JJU1h

SVR→THU0h

JRK→JJU0h

GOH→KUS2h

SVR→NAQ1h

LLU→QUW0h

IOQ→AGM0h

IUI→TQA0h

IUI→JUV0h

QFI→JEG0h

LLU→JJU0h

AGM→TQI0h

AGM→KUZ0h

AGM→IOQ0h

AGM→KUS0h

AGM→SGG0h

AOQ→JUV0h

GOH→UAK1h

GOH→JHS0h

Return Trip

Coming Home

Jetlag on the return from Greenland is often different — sometimes easier, sometimes harder.

↗️ Eastbound Return

When returning eastbound, gradually shift sleep schedule before departure and use melatonin to help reset your circadian rhythm.

↙️ Westbound Return

Heading westbound, expose yourself to morning sunlight and maintain a consistent sleep schedule to help your body readjust.

All 58 Airports in Greenland

Complete airport directory with IATA codes and route counts.

Code	Airport	City	Routes
GOH	Nuuk GOH Nuuk Airport (Godthåb/Nuuk Airport)	Nuuk	368	Flights
JAV	Ilulissat JAV Ilulissat Airport	Ilulissat	134	Flights
SFJ	Kangerlussuaq SFJ Kangerlussuaq Airport	Kangerlussuaq	102	Flights
JJU	Qaqortoq Heliport	Qaqortoq	84	Flights
KUS	Kulusuk KUS Kulusuk Airport	Kulusuk	78	Flights
JEG	Aasiaat JEG Aasiaat Airport	Aasiaat	56	Flights
JHS	Sisimiut JHS Sisimiut Airport	Sisimiut	46	Flights
JGO	Qeqertarsuaq JGO Qeqertarsuaq Heliport	Qeqertarsuaq	42	Flights
JUV	Upernavik JUV Upernavik Airport	Upernavik	42	Flights
JCH	Qasigiannguit JCH Qasigiannguit Heliport	Qasigiannguit	42	Flights
QJI	Ikamiut QJI Ikamiut Heliport	Ikamiut	42	Flights
UAK	Narsarsuaq UAK Narsarsuaq Airport	Narsarsuaq	38	Flights
JQA	Qaarsut and Uummannaq JQA Qaarsut Airport (Uummannaq Airport)	Qaarsut	36	Flights
UMD	Uummannaq UMD Uummannaq Heliport	Uummannaq	34	Flights
NAQ	Qaanaaq NAQ Qaanaaq Airport	Qaanaaq	34	Flights
PQT	Qeqertaq PQT Qeqertaq Heliport	Qeqertaq	28	Flights
XIQ	Ilimanaq XIQ Ilimanaq Heliport	Ilimanaq	28	Flights
JFR	Paamiut JFR Paamiut Airport	Paamiut	28	Flights
QUP	Saqqaq Heliport	Saqqaq	26	Flights
JSU	Maniitsoq JSU Maniitsoq Airport	Maniitsoq	26	Flights
QRY	Ikerasaarsuk QRY Ikerasaarsuk Heliport	Ikerasaarsuk	24	Flights
QPW	Kangaatsiaq Heliport	Kangaatsiaq	24	Flights
QJE	Kitsissuarsuit Heliport	Kitsissuarsuit	24	Flights
QCU	Akunnaaq QCU Akunnaaq Heliport	Akunnaaq	24	Flights
LLU	Alluitsup Paa Heliport	Alluitsup Paa	22	Flights
JNN	Nanortalik JNN Nanortalik Heliport	Nanortalik	22	Flights
QGQ	Attu Heliport	Attu	22	Flights
QMK	Niaqornaarsuk QMK Niaqornaarsuk Heliport	Niaqornaarsuk	22	Flights
QFI	Iginniarfik Heliport	Iginniarfik	20	Flights
AOQ	Aappilattoq Heliport	Aappilattoq	16	Flights
TQA	Tasiusaq Heliport	Tasiusaq	16	Flights
NSQ	Nuussuaq Heliport	Nuussuaq	16	Flights
KGQ	Kangersuatsiaq Heliport	Kangersuatsiaq	16	Flights
KHQ	Kullorsuaq Heliport	Kullorsuaq	16	Flights
IUI	Innarsuit Heliport	Innarsuit	16	Flights
UPK	Upernavik Kujalleq Heliport	Upernavik Kujalleq	16	Flights
JNS	Narsaq JNS Narsaq Heliport	Narsaq	14	Flights
QUV	Aappilattoq Heliport	Aappilattoq	14	Flights
XEQ	Tasiusaq Heliport	Tasiusak	14	Flights
QFN	Narsarmijit Heliport	Narsarmijit	14	Flights
QUW	Ammassivik Heliport	Ammassivik	14	Flights
NIQ	Niaqornat Heliport	Niaqornat	12	Flights
SZC	Sarfannguit Heliport	Sarfannguit	12	Flights
SAE	Saattut Heliport	Saattut	12	Flights
JRK	Arsuk Heliport	Arsuk	12	Flights
JUK	Ukkusissat Heliport	Ukkusissat	12	Flights
IKE	Ikerasak Heliport	Ikerasak	12	Flights
AGM	Tasiilaq Heliport	Tasiilaq	12	Flights
QJG	Itilleq Heliport	Itilleq	12	Flights
TQI	Tiniteqilaaq Heliport	Tiniteqilaaq	10	Flights
IOQ	Isortoq Heliport	Isortoq	10	Flights
SRK	Siorapaluk Heliport	Siorapaluk	8	Flights
SGG	Sermiligaaq Heliport	Sermiligaaq	8	Flights
KUZ	Kuummiut Heliport	Kuummiut	8	Flights
SVR	Savissivik Heliport	Savissivik	8	Flights
THU	Pituffik THU Thule Air Base	Pituffik	8	Flights
CNP	Ittoqqortoormiit CNP Nerlerit Inaat Airport (Constable Pynt Airport)	Neerlerit Inaat	6	Flights
OBY	Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport	Ittoqqortoormiit	2	Flights

Airlines

Airlines Serving Greenland

5 airlines operate routes to Greenland.

Air Greenland (GL)

Independent · 161 routes

Icelandair (FI)

Independent · 4 routes

FNA

Norlandair (FNA)

Independent · 2 routes

Sas (SK)

Star Alliance · 1 routes

United Airlines (UA)

Star Alliance · 1 routes

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