JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
4,536 km
2,818 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
4,536 km
2,818 mi / 2,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
260°
west

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JHS SLC
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code JHS SLC
ICAO Code BGSS KSLC
City Sisimiut Salt Lake City
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Denver
Elevation 33 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 40.790000, -111.980000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 4,536 kilometers (2,818 miles / 2,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 10:34 in Sisimiut, it's 05:34 in Salt Lake City. 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 4,198 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Sisimiut Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 31° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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