KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
6,218 km
3,864 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
6,218 km
3,864 mi / 3,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

KUS LAX
Airport Name Kulusuk Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KUS LAX
ICAO Code BGKK KLAX
City Kulusuk Los Angeles
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 117 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -37.120000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kulusuk (KUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 6,218 kilometers (3,864 miles / 3,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 18:51 in Kulusuk, it's 12:51 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 Kulusuk (KUS) 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 Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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