NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
5,075 km
3,153 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
5,075 km
3,153 mi / 2,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Thule
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NAQ SFO
Airport Name Qaanaaq Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NAQ SFO
ICAO Code BGQQ KSFO
City Qaanaaq San Francisco
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Thule America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 51 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 77.490000, -69.390000 37.620000, -122.380000

Qaanaaq (NAQ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 5,075 kilometers (3,153 miles / 2,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 07:19 in Qaanaaq, it's 03:19 in San Francisco. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) follows a heading of 14° (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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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