SFO
San Francisco
United States
5,041 km
3,133 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
5,041 km
3,133 mi / 2,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO THU
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code SFO THU
ICAO Code KSFO BGTL
City San Francisco Thule
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Thule
Elevation 13 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 76.530000, -68.700000

San Francisco (SFO) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 5,041 kilometers (3,133 miles / 2,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 01:57 in San Francisco, it's 05:57 in Thule. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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