CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,708 km
3,547 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
5,708 km
3,547 mi / 3,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Cancun
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN SFJ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code CUN SFJ
ICAO Code MMUN BGSF
City Cancun Kangerlussuaq
Country Mexico Greenland
Timezone America/Cancun America/Nuuk
Elevation 22 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 67.010000, -50.710000

Cancun (CUN) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 5,708 kilometers (3,547 miles / 3,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Mexico with Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Cancun, it's 14:45 in Kangerlussuaq. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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