Distance From Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base to Fairbanks International Airport, DWO - FAI Distance

The distance from Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 6916 miles or 11129 kilometers or 6005 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 Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte ( Sri Lanka ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte and Fairbanks takes around 15 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 15 hours 53 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 • DWO - FAI

Kilometers		11129 km
Statute Miles		6916 miles
Nautical Miles		6005 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 53 minutes

Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - DWO to FAI Flight Path

Location of Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DWO - FAI

Time difference between Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Sri Lanka) and Fairbanks (United States) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Fairbanks time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes behind Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Location	Local Time
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-04, 10:15:23 +0530
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-05-03, 20:45:23 AKDT

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

Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO / ) Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka

Destination

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