Kangerlussuaq Airport
Sondrestrom · GreenlandICAO BGSF
Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) is an airport serving Sondrestrom, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 67° 0' 44.0" N, 50° 42' 41.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 165 feet (50 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Godthab (GMT-1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from SFJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPH | Copenhagen, Denmark | 2,138 mi | 4h 43m | medium-haul | 537 kg | View |
| GOH | Godthaab, Greenland | 197 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 81 kg | View |
| JAV | Ilulissat, Greenland | 155 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 63 kg | View |
| JEG | Aasiaat, Greenland | 130 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 54 kg | View |
| JHS | Sisimiut, Greenland | 82 mi | 0h 39m | short-haul | 34 kg | View |
| JSU | Maniitsoq, Greenland | 127 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 52 kg | View |
| UAK | Narssarssuaq, Greenland | 435 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 179 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SFJ
1 active airline serving Kangerlussuaq Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kangerlussuaq Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilulissat Airport | JAV | Ilulissat | Greenland | 249 km |
| Sisimiut Airport | JHS | Sisimiut | Greenland | 132 km |
| Aasiaat Airport | JEG | Aasiaat | Greenland | 210 km |
| Godthaab / Nuuk Airport | GOH | Godthaab | Greenland | 318 km |
| Maniitsoq Airport | JSU | Maniitsoq | Greenland | 205 km |
| Qaarsut Airport | JQA | Uummannaq | Greenland | 423 km |
Other Airports in Greenland
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 67° 0' 44.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 50° 42' 41.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 67.012222
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -50.711603
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Godthab
- UTC Offset
- GMT-1
- Current Local Time
- 03:29 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 165 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 50 m
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