# Distance from Portland (PDX) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ)

> 4,676 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,676 km / 2,905 mi / 2,525 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 34° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 277° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Greenland
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 06:11 in Portland, it's 12:11 in Kangerlussuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 134 ft (SFJ is higher than PDX)

## Airports

### [Portland International Airport (PDX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pdx-portland-portland-international-airport/1ef266df-3254-60d6-87f6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Portland, United States
- ICAO: KPDX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 45.590000, -122.600000
- Elevation: 31 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:11 in Portland, it's 12:11 in Kangerlussuaq.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Portland International Airport (PDX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pdx-portland-portland-international-airport/1ef266df-3254-60d6-87f6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfj-kangerlussuaq-kangerlussuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d37-61a6-acb2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)