Distance From Mekane Selam Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, MKS - FAI Distance

The distance from Mekane Selam Airport (MKS) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 7206 miles or 11597 kilometers or 6258 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 Mekane Selam ( Ethiopia ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekane Selam and Fairbanks takes around 16 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mekane Selam Airport, Mekane Selam, Ethiopia to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 16 hours 34 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 • MKS - FAI

Kilometers		11597 km
Statute Miles		7206 miles
Nautical Miles		6258 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 34 minutes

Mekane Selam Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - MKS to FAI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mekane Selam, Ethiopia and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKS - FAI

Time difference between Mekane Selam (Ethiopia) and Fairbanks (United States) is 11 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 11 Hours behind Mekane Selam.

Location	Local Time
Mekane Selam (Ethiopia)	2026-07-30, 15:19:37 EAT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-07-30, 04:19:37 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

Mekane Selam Airport (MKS / HAMA) Mekane Selam, Ethiopia

Destination

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