JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
4,449 km
2,765 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
4,449 km
2,765 mi / 2,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
275°
west

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JAV SEA
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code JAV SEA
ICAO Code BGJN KSEA
City Ilulissat Seattle
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 95 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 47.450000, -122.310000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 4,449 kilometers (2,765 miles / 2,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 10:15 in Ilulissat, it's 04:15 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 Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 31° (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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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