LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,608 km
3,485 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
5,608 km
3,485 mi / 3,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX SFJ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code LAX SFJ
ICAO Code KLAX BGSF
City Los Angeles Kangerlussuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nuuk
Elevation 128 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 67.010000, -50.710000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 5,608 kilometers (3,485 miles / 3,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 21:50 in Los Angeles, it's 03:50 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.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 265° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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