JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
5,504 km
3,420 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
5,504 km
3,420 mi / 2,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

JFR SFO
Airport Name Paamiut Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code JFR SFO
ICAO Code BGPT KSFO
City Paamiut San Francisco
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 120 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 62.010000, -49.670000 37.620000, -122.380000

Paamiut (JFR) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 5,504 kilometers (3,420 miles / 2,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 14:25 in Paamiut, it's 08:25 in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Paamiut (JFR) follows a heading of 36° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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