PEK
Beijing
China
8,058 km
5,007 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
8,058 km
5,007 mi / 4,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

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PEK SFJ
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code PEK SFJ
ICAO Code ZBAA BGSF
City Beijing Kangerlussuaq
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nuuk
Elevation 116 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 67.010000, -50.710000

Beijing (PEK) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 8,058 kilometers (5,007 miles / 4,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:11 in Beijing, it's 16:11 in Kangerlussuaq. With a 10-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 Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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