DCA
Washington
United States
3,173 km
1,972 miles
JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
Distance
3,173 km
1,972 mi / 1,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/New_York
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA JFR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Paamiut Airport
IATA Code DCA JFR
ICAO Code KDCA BGPT
City Washington Paamiut
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Nuuk
Elevation 14 ft 120 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 62.010000, -49.670000

Washington (DCA) to Paamiut (JFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland is 3,173 kilometers (1,972 miles / 1,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:53 in Washington, it's 21:53 in Paamiut. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paamiut (JFR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 229° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Paamiut Airport (JFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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