JSU
Maniitsoq
Greenland
5,552 km
3,450 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
5,552 km
3,450 mi / 2,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

JSU SAN
Airport Name Maniitsoq Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code JSU SAN
ICAO Code BGMQ KSAN
City Maniitsoq San Diego
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 91 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 65.410000, -52.940000 32.730000, -117.190000

Maniitsoq (JSU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) in Maniitsoq, Greenland to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 5,552 kilometers (3,450 miles / 2,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 23:12 in Maniitsoq, it's 17:12 in San Diego. 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 Diego (SAN) to Maniitsoq (JSU) follows a heading of 29° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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