JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
5,696 km
3,539 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
5,696 km
3,539 mi / 3,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

JAV SAN
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code JAV SAN
ICAO Code BGJN KSAN
City Ilulissat San Diego
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 95 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 32.730000, -117.190000

Ilulissat (JAV) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 5,696 kilometers (3,539 miles / 3,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 03:22 in Ilulissat, it's 21:22 in San Diego. 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 San Diego (SAN) to Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 25° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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