JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
5,290 km
3,287 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
5,290 km
3,287 mi / 2,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
268°
west

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JHS SFO
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code JHS SFO
ICAO Code BGSS KSFO
City Sisimiut San Francisco
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 37.620000, -122.380000

Sisimiut (JHS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 5,290 kilometers (3,287 miles / 2,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 08:44 in Sisimiut, it's 02:44 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 Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 30° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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