JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
4,650 km
2,890 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
4,650 km
2,890 mi / 2,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JFR SEA
Airport Name Paamiut Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code JFR SEA
ICAO Code BGPT KSEA
City Paamiut Seattle
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 120 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 62.010000, -49.670000 47.450000, -122.310000

Paamiut (JFR) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 4,650 kilometers (2,890 miles / 2,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 08:57 in Paamiut, it's 02:57 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 Paamiut (JFR) follows a heading of 42° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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