JSU
Maniitsoq
Greenland
5,491 km
3,412 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
5,491 km
3,412 mi / 2,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

JSU LAX
Airport Name Maniitsoq Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code JSU LAX
ICAO Code BGMQ KLAX
City Maniitsoq Los Angeles
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 91 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 65.410000, -52.940000 33.940000, -118.410000

Maniitsoq (JSU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) in Maniitsoq, Greenland to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 5,491 kilometers (3,412 miles / 2,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 21:26 in Maniitsoq, it's 15:26 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Maniitsoq (JSU) 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 Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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