SAN
San Diego
United States
5,675 km
3,526 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
5,675 km
3,526 mi / 3,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
27°
north northeast

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SAN SFJ
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code SAN SFJ
ICAO Code KSAN BGSF
City San Diego Kangerlussuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nuuk
Elevation 17 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 67.010000, -50.710000

San Diego (SAN) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 5,675 kilometers (3,526 miles / 3,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 14:17 in San Diego, it's 20:17 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 San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 263° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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