JFK
New York
United States
3,998 km
2,484 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
3,998 km
2,484 mi / 2,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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JFK THU
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code JFK THU
ICAO Code KJFK BGTL
City New York Thule
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Thule
Elevation 13 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 76.530000, -68.700000

New York (JFK) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 3,998 kilometers (2,484 miles / 2,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 03:30 in New York, it's 04:30 in Thule.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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