Distance From Somokopa Airstrip to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Somokopa Airstrip () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 6078 miles or 9782 kilometers or 5279 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 Somokopa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Somokopa and Fairbanks takes around 13 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Somokopa Airstrip, Somokopa, Papua New Guinea to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 13 hours 58 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		9782 km
Statute Miles		6078 miles
Nautical Miles		5279 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 58 minutes

Somokopa Airstrip to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Somokopa, Papua New Guinea and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Somokopa (Papua New Guinea) and Fairbanks (United States) is 18 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 18 Hours behind Somokopa.

Location	Local Time
Somokopa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-22, 08:35:25 +10
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-06-21, 14:35:25 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

Somokopa Airstrip ( / AYPA) Somokopa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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