BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,746 km
6,677 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
10,746 km
6,677 mi / 5,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

BKK SFJ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code BKK SFJ
ICAO Code VTBS BGSF
City Bangkok Kangerlussuaq
Country Thailand Greenland
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Nuuk
Elevation 5 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 67.010000, -50.710000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 10,746 kilometers (6,677 miles / 5,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Bangkok, it's 17:26 in Kangerlussuaq. With a 9-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 Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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