DCA
Washington
United States
3,534 km
2,196 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
3,534 km
2,196 mi / 1,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/New_York
Heading
19°
north northeast

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DCA SFJ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code DCA SFJ
ICAO Code KDCA BGSF
City Washington Kangerlussuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Nuuk
Elevation 14 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 67.010000, -50.710000

Washington (DCA) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 3,534 kilometers (2,196 miles / 1,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 10:00 in Washington, it's 13:00 in Kangerlussuaq. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 221° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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