# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ)

> 5,061 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,061 km / 3,145 mi / 2,733 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 239° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Greenland
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 09:34 in Houston, it's 13:34 in Kangerlussuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 69 ft (SFJ is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfj-kangerlussuaq-kangerlussuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d37-61a6-acb2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
- ICAO: BGSF
- Timezone: America/Nuuk
- Coordinates: 67.010000, -50.710000
- Elevation: 165 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:34 in Houston, it's 13:34 in Kangerlussuaq.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfj-kangerlussuaq-kangerlussuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d37-61a6-acb2-06bb2780ed98)
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