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GRR to AES: distance & flight time
Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) → Alesund (Ålesund Airport)
3,699 mi
5,953 km · 3,215 nm
7h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,699 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 43m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GRR — Gerald R. Ford International Airport · Grand Rapids, United States
- AES — Ålesund Airport · Alesund, Norway
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GRR
- MKG · Muskegon County Airport41 mi away
- BTL · W K Kellogg Airport42 mi away
- AZO · Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport45 mi away
- LAN · Capital City Airport48 mi away
Near AES
- HOV · Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden26 mi away
- MOL · Molde Airport38 mi away
- SDN · Sandane Airport (Anda)51 mi away
- KSU · Kristiansund Airport (Kvernberget)66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GRR from AES?
The flight distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Alesund (AES) is 3,699 miles (5,953 km, 3,215 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GRR to AES?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Alesund?
Alesund is 6 hours ahead of Grand Rapids.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GRR to AES?
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