PDX
Portland
United States
4,676 km
2,905 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
4,676 km
2,905 mi / 2,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
34°
north northeast

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PDX SFJ
Airport Name Portland International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code PDX SFJ
ICAO Code KPDX BGSF
City Portland Kangerlussuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nuuk
Elevation 31 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 67.010000, -50.710000

Portland (PDX) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 4,676 kilometers (2,905 miles / 2,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 11:42 in Portland, it's 17:42 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 Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 277° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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