# Distance from London (LHR) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ)

> 3,210 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,210 km / 1,995 mi / 1,733 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 97° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Greenland
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 08:42 in London, it's 06:42 in Kangerlussuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 82 ft (SFJ is higher than LHR)

## Airports

### [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGLL
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.470000, -0.460000
- Elevation: 83 ft

### [Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfj-kangerlussuaq-kangerlussuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d37-61a6-acb2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
- ICAO: BGSF
- Timezone: America/Nuuk
- Coordinates: 67.010000, -50.710000
- Elevation: 165 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:42 in London, it's 06:42 in Kangerlussuaq.

## Related

- [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfj-kangerlussuaq-kangerlussuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d37-61a6-acb2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)