JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
5,338 km
3,317 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
5,338 km
3,317 mi / 2,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
267°
west

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JEG SFO
Airport Name Aasiaat Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code JEG SFO
ICAO Code BGAA KSFO
City Aasiaat San Francisco
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 74 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 68.720000, -52.780000 37.620000, -122.380000

Aasiaat (JEG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 5,338 kilometers (3,317 miles / 2,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 04:55 in Aasiaat, it's 22:55 in San Francisco. 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 Francisco (SFO) to Aasiaat (JEG) follows a heading of 27° (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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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