HNL
Honolulu
United States
8,548 km
5,312 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
8,548 km
5,312 mi / 4,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
23°
north northeast

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HNL SFJ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code HNL SFJ
ICAO Code PHNL BGSF
City Honolulu Kangerlussuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Nuuk
Elevation 13 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 67.010000, -50.710000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 8,548 kilometers (5,312 miles / 4,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Honolulu, it's 17:47 in Kangerlussuaq. With a 8-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 Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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