JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
5,631 km
3,499 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
5,631 km
3,499 mi / 3,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

JFR LAX
Airport Name Paamiut Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code JFR LAX
ICAO Code BGPT KLAX
City Paamiut Los Angeles
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 120 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 62.010000, -49.670000 33.940000, -118.410000

Paamiut (JFR) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 5,631 kilometers (3,499 miles / 3,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 16:27 in Paamiut, it's 10:27 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Paamiut (JFR) follows a heading of 34° (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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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