Distance From Ben Schoeman Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, ELS - FAI Distance

The distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 10233 miles or 16469 kilometers or 8887 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 East London ( South Africa ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Fairbanks takes around 23 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ben Schoeman Airport, East London, South Africa to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 23 hours 31 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 • ELS - FAI

Kilometers		16469 km
Statute Miles		10233 miles
Nautical Miles		8887 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 31 minutes

Ben Schoeman Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - ELS to FAI Flight Path

Location of Ben Schoeman Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view East London to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between East London, South Africa and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELS - FAI

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Fairbanks (United States) is 11 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 11 Hours behind East London.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 06:29:45 SAST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-02-06, 19:29:45 AKST

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

Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS / FAEL) East London, South Africa

Destination

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI / PAFA) Fairbanks, United States