Distance From Esenboğa International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, ESB - FAI Distance

The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 5186 miles or 8346 kilometers or 4504 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 Ankara ( Turkey ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Fairbanks takes around 11 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 11 hours 55 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 • ESB - FAI

Kilometers		8346 km
Statute Miles		5186 miles
Nautical Miles		4504 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 55 minutes

Esenboğa International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - ESB to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ankara, Turkey and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ankara, Turkey and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESB - FAI

Time difference between Ankara (Turkey) and Fairbanks (United States) is 11 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 11 Hours behind Ankara.

Location	Local Time
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-03-21, 16:36:59 +03
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-03-21, 05:36:59 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

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey

Destination

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