NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,549 km
5,312 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
8,549 km
5,312 mi / 4,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

NRT SFJ
Airport Name Narita International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code NRT SFJ
ICAO Code RJAA BGSF
City Tokyo Kangerlussuaq
Country Japan Greenland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Nuuk
Elevation 141 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 67.010000, -50.710000

Tokyo (NRT) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 8,549 kilometers (5,312 miles / 4,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Japan with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:17 in Tokyo, it's 14:17 in Kangerlussuaq. With a 11-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 Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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