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Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ)
Kangerlussuaq International Airport is an international airport serving Kangerlussuaq (Qeqqata Municipality), Greenland. Its IATA code is SFJ and its ICAO code is BGSF. It has one runway, 2,810 m long.
- IATASFJ
- ICAOBGSF
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SFJ
- ICAO code
- BGSF
- City
- Kangerlussuaq
- Region / province
- Qeqqata Municipality
- Country / territory
- Greenland
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 67.0104° N, 50.7153° W
- Elevation
- 50 m (165 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Nuuk (UTC-01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,810 m (9,219 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,810 m9,219 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,619 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,012 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
11,169 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 126.200 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 121.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kangerlussuaq International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kangerlussuaq through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Greenland
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuuk International Airport | GOH | 317 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kangerlussuaq International Airport?
The IATA code of Kangerlussuaq International Airport is SFJ and its ICAO code is BGSF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kangerlussuaq International Airport located?
Kangerlussuaq International Airport is in Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata Municipality, Greenland, at coordinates 67.0104° N, 50.7153° W and an elevation of 50 m (165 ft).
How far is Kangerlussuaq International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kangerlussuaq International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 11,169 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,012 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,619 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 14 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Kangerlussuaq International Airport?
The longest runway at Kangerlussuaq International Airport is 2,810 m (9,219 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kangerlussuaq International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.