JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
4,363 km
2,711 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
4,363 km
2,711 mi / 2,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
276°
west

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JHS SEA
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code JHS SEA
ICAO Code BGSS KSEA
City Sisimiut Seattle
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 47.450000, -122.310000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 4,363 kilometers (2,711 miles / 2,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 23:09 in Sisimiut, it's 17:09 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 Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 35° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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