MUC
Munich
Germany
4,017 km
2,496 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
4,017 km
2,496 mi / 2,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
324°
northwest

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MUC SFJ
Airport Name Munich International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code MUC SFJ
ICAO Code EDDM BGSF
City Munich Kangerlussuaq
Country Germany Greenland
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Nuuk
Elevation 1,487 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 67.010000, -50.710000

Munich (MUC) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 4,017 kilometers (2,496 miles / 2,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Germany with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Munich, it's 11:45 in Kangerlussuaq. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,322 feet between the two airports. Kangerlussuaq Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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