Distance From Eielson Air Force Base to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, EIL - YWG Distance

The distance from Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is 2049 miles or 3297 kilometers or 1779 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 Fairbanks ( United States ) to Winnipeg ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairbanks and Winnipeg takes around 4 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, United States to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Winnipeg, Canada is 4 hours 42 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 • EIL - YWG

Kilometers		3297 km
Statute Miles		2049 miles
Nautical Miles		1779 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 42 minutes

Eielson Air Force Base to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport Flight Route Map - EIL to YWG Flight Path

Location of Eielson Air Force Base & Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fairbanks to Winnipeg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fairbanks, United States and Winnipeg, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EIL - YWG

Time difference between Fairbanks (United States) and Winnipeg (Canada) is 3 Hours.
Winnipeg time is 3 Hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Location	Local Time
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-05, 19:22:03 AKST
Winnipeg (Canada)	2025-12-05, 22:22:03 CST

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

Eielson Air Force Base (EIL / PAEI) Fairbanks, United States

Destination

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG / CYWG) Winnipeg, Canada