HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,563 km
2,214 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
3,563 km
2,214 mi / 1,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
314°
northwest

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HEL SFJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code HEL SFJ
ICAO Code EFHK BGSF
City Helsinki Kangerlussuaq
Country Finland Greenland
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Nuuk
Elevation 179 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 67.010000, -50.710000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 3,563 kilometers (2,214 miles / 1,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Finland with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Helsinki, it's 10:15 in Kangerlussuaq. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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