JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
5,425 km
3,371 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
5,425 km
3,371 mi / 2,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JAV PHX
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code JAV PHX
ICAO Code BGJN KPHX
City Ilulissat Phoenix
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Phoenix
Elevation 95 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 33.430000, -112.010000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 5,425 kilometers (3,371 miles / 2,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Ilulissat, it's 13:27 in Phoenix. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,040 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Ilulissat Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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