GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
5,385 km
3,346 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
5,385 km
3,346 mi / 2,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
272°
west

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GOH SFO
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GOH SFO
ICAO Code BGGH KSFO
City Nuuk San Francisco
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 283 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 37.620000, -122.380000

Nuuk (GOH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 5,385 kilometers (3,346 miles / 2,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 02:06 in Nuuk, it's 20:06 in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 33° (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 Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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