KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
6,043 km
3,755 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
6,043 km
3,755 mi / 3,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
284°
west northwest

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KUS SFO
Airport Name Kulusuk Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KUS SFO
ICAO Code BGKK KSFO
City Kulusuk San Francisco
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 117 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -37.120000 37.620000, -122.380000

Kulusuk (KUS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 6,043 kilometers (3,755 miles / 3,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 07:50 in Kulusuk, it's 01:50 in San Francisco. 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 Francisco (SFO) 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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