SFO
San Francisco
United States
5,739 km
3,566 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
5,739 km
3,566 mi / 3,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO UAK
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code SFO UAK
ICAO Code KSFO BGBW
City San Francisco Narsarsuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nuuk
Elevation 13 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 61.160000, -45.430000

San Francisco (SFO) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 5,739 kilometers (3,566 miles / 3,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 12:16 in San Francisco, it's 18:16 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 Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 280° (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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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