SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
4,372 km
2,717 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
4,372 km
2,717 mi / 2,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
280°
west

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SFJ YVR
Airport Name Kangerlussuaq Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SFJ YVR
ICAO Code BGSF CYVR
City Kangerlussuaq Richmond
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Vancouver
Elevation 165 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 67.010000, -50.710000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 4,372 kilometers (2,717 miles / 2,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Kangerlussuaq, it's 08:53 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (YVR) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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