JFK
New York
United States
3,256 km
2,023 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
3,256 km
2,023 mi / 1,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/New_York
Heading
18°
north northeast

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JFK SFJ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code JFK SFJ
ICAO Code KJFK BGSF
City New York Kangerlussuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Nuuk
Elevation 13 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 67.010000, -50.710000

New York (JFK) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 3,256 kilometers (2,023 miles / 1,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in New York, it's 03:50 in Kangerlussuaq. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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