SAN
San Diego
United States
5,903 km
3,668 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
5,903 km
3,668 mi / 3,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN UAK
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code SAN UAK
ICAO Code KSAN BGBW
City San Diego Narsarsuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nuuk
Elevation 17 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 61.160000, -45.430000

San Diego (SAN) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 5,903 kilometers (3,668 miles / 3,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 United States with Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:14 in San Diego, it's 11:14 in Narsarsuaq. 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 Narsarsuaq (UAK) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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