JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
5,255 km
3,265 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
5,255 km
3,265 mi / 2,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JHS PHX
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code JHS PHX
ICAO Code BGSS KPHX
City Sisimiut Phoenix
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Phoenix
Elevation 33 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 33.430000, -112.010000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 5,255 kilometers (3,265 miles / 2,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 06:51 in Sisimiut, it's 01:51 in Phoenix. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,102 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Sisimiut Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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