GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
4,499 km
2,796 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
4,499 km
2,796 mi / 2,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

GOH SEA
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code GOH SEA
ICAO Code BGGH KSEA
City Nuuk Seattle
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 283 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 47.450000, -122.310000

Nuuk (GOH) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 4,499 kilometers (2,796 miles / 2,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:54 in Nuuk, it's 01:54 in Seattle. With a 6-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 Seattle (SEA) to Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 39° (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 Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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