Charter Upernavik to Qaanaaq privately from US$8,000, about 1h 41m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Upernavik (JUV) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) and Qaanaaq to Upernavik — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Upernavik to Qaanaaq is roughly 642 kilometres — 399 miles, or 347 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Upernavik to Qaanaaq (and Qaanaaq to Upernavik) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$17,000 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 41m | 1h 31m – 1h 51m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 41m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 35m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Upernavik–Qaanaaq is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Upernavik, Greenland: Upernavik Airport.
Qaanaaq, Greenland: Qaanaaq Airport.
| Upernavik Airport | Qaanaaq Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | BGUK / JUV | BGQQ / NAQ |
| Longest hard runway | 2,621 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | GVL |
| Field elevation | 414 ft | 51 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,121 ft spare |
1,800 km 997 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 621 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,897 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 579 ft short |
2,180 km 1,377 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 279 ft short |
2,410 km 1,607 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 379 ft short |
2,900 km 2,097 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,121 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,177 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 1,421 ft spare |
1,480 km 677 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 879 ft short |
3,700 km 2,897 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 657 ft short |
3,650 km 2,847 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,579 ft short |
3,900 km 3,097 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,955 ft short |
4,600 km 3,797 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,309 ft short |
5,926 km 5,123 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,279 ft short |
6,400 km 5,597 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,071 ft short |
7,220 km 6,417 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,819 ft short |
7,400 km 6,597 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,679 ft short |
7,800 km 6,997 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,169 ft short |
7,400 km 6,597 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,379 ft short |
14,260 km 13,457 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,179 ft short |
11,112 km 10,309 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,379 ft short |
12,960 km 12,157 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,179 ft short |
11,945 km 11,142 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Aappilattoq Heliport · Innarsuit Heliport · Kangersuatsiaq Heliport · Tasiusaq Heliport · Siorapaluk Heliport
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
The Upernavik to Qaanaaq route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$17,000 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 41m gate to gate across the 642 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Upernavik–Qaanaaq charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Upernavik–Qaanaaq charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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