Distance From Akunnaaq Heliport to San Francisco International Airport, QCU - SFO Distance

The distance from Akunnaaq Heliport (QCU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 3329 miles or 5356 kilometers or 2891 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Akunnaaq ( Greenland ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akunnaaq and San Francisco takes around 7 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Akunnaaq Heliport, Akunnaaq, Greenland to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 7 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • QCU - SFO

Kilometers		5356 km
Statute Miles		3329 miles
Nautical Miles		2891 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 39 minutes

Akunnaaq Heliport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - QCU to SFO Flight Path

Location of Akunnaaq Heliport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Akunnaaq to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Akunnaaq, Greenland and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Akunnaaq, Greenland and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QCU - SFO

Time difference between Akunnaaq (Greenland) and San Francisco (United States) is 6 Hours.
San Francisco time is 6 Hours behind Akunnaaq.

Location	Local Time
Akunnaaq (Greenland)	2026-09-12, 12:42:04 -01
San Francisco (United States)	2026-09-12, 06:42:04 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Akunnaaq Heliport (QCU / BGAK) Akunnaaq, Greenland

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States