SEA
Seattle
United States
4,492 km
2,791 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
4,492 km
2,791 mi / 2,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
35°
northeast

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SEA SFJ
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code SEA SFJ
ICAO Code KSEA BGSF
City Seattle Kangerlussuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nuuk
Elevation 432 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 67.010000, -50.710000

Seattle (SEA) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 4,492 kilometers (2,791 miles / 2,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 01:20 in Seattle, it's 07:20 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 Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 278° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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