JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
4,546 km
2,824 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
4,546 km
2,824 mi / 2,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

JHS PDX
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code JHS PDX
ICAO Code BGSS KPDX
City Sisimiut Portland
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 45.590000, -122.600000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 4,546 kilometers (2,824 miles / 2,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 09:02 in Sisimiut, it's 03:02 in Portland. 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 Portland (PDX) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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