Distance From Douglas Northeast Airport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Douglas Northeast Airport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 9932 miles or 15983 kilometers or 8625 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 Douglas ( South Africa ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Douglas and Fairbanks takes around 22 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Douglas Northeast Airport, Douglas, South Africa to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 22 hours 49 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 • - FAI

Kilometers		15983 km
Statute Miles		9932 miles
Nautical Miles		8625 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 49 minutes

Douglas Northeast Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

Location of Douglas Northeast Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Douglas to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Douglas (South Africa) and Fairbanks (United States) is 10 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 10 Hours behind Douglas.

Location	Local Time
Douglas (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 06:05:11 SAST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-05-25, 20:05:11 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

Douglas Northeast Airport ( / ) Douglas, South Africa

Destination

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