LAS
Las Vegas
United States
5,258 km
3,267 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
5,258 km
3,267 mi / 2,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS SFJ
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code LAS SFJ
ICAO Code KLAS BGSF
City Las Vegas Kangerlussuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nuuk
Elevation 2,181 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 67.010000, -50.710000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 5,258 kilometers (3,267 miles / 2,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 United States with Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Las Vegas, it's 03:51 in Kangerlussuaq. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,016 feet between the two airports. Kangerlussuaq Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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