Distance From Sangwol Mountain Helipad to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Sangwol Mountain Helipad () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3715 miles or 5979 kilometers or 3227 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 Igi-dong ( South Korea ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Igi-dong and Fairbanks takes around 8 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sangwol Mountain Helipad, Igi-dong, South Korea to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 8 hours 32 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		5979 km
Statute Miles		3715 miles
Nautical Miles		3227 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 32 minutes

Sangwol Mountain Helipad to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

Location of Sangwol Mountain Helipad & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Igi-dong to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Igi-dong, South Korea and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Igi-dong (South Korea) and Fairbanks (United States) is 18 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 18 Hours behind Igi-dong.

Location	Local Time
Igi-dong (South Korea)	2025-12-16, 14:53:28 KST
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-15, 20:53:28 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.

Origin

Sangwol Mountain Helipad ( / ) Igi-dong, South Korea

Destination

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