JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
3,677 km
2,285 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
3,677 km
2,285 mi / 1,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

JHS YYC
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code JHS YYC
ICAO Code BGSS CYYC
City Sisimiut Calgary
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 51.110000, -114.020000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 3,677 kilometers (2,285 miles / 1,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Sisimiut, it's 13:19 in Calgary. 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 3,524 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Sisimiut Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 39° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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