SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
9,753 km
6,060 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,753 km
6,060 mi / 5,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Nuuk
Heading
north

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SFJ TPE
Airport Name Kangerlussuaq Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SFJ TPE
ICAO Code BGSF RCTP
City Kangerlussuaq Taipei
Country Greenland Taiwan
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Taipei
Elevation 165 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 67.010000, -50.710000 25.080000, 121.230000

Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,753 kilometers (6,060 miles / 5,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:29 in Kangerlussuaq, it's 02:29 in Taipei. 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 Taipei (TPE) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) follows a heading of 357° (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 Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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