The distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3827 miles or 6158 kilometers or 3323 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.
6158 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (China) and Fairbanks International Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from Erenhot ( China ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Erenhot and Fairbanks takes around 8 hours 47 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport, Erenhot, China to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is
8 hours 47 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 • ERL - FAI
| Kilometers | | 6158 km |
| Statute Miles | | 3827 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 3323 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 8 hours 47 minutes |
Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - ERL to FAI Flight Path
Location of Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Erenhot, China and Fairbanks, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • ERL - FAI
Time difference between
Erenhot (China) and
Fairbanks (United States) is 17 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 17 Hours behind Erenhot.
| Location | Local Time |
| Erenhot (China) | 2025-12-15, 15:50:24 CST |
| Fairbanks (United States) | 2025-12-14, 22:50:24 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.