Distance From Star Airport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Star Airport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 9809 miles or 15786 kilometers or 8518 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 Star ( South Africa ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Star and Fairbanks takes around 22 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Star Airport, Star, South Africa to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 22 hours 33 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		15786 km
Statute Miles		9809 miles
Nautical Miles		8518 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 33 minutes

Star Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Star, South Africa and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Star, South Africa and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Star (South Africa) and Fairbanks (United States) is 11 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 11 Hours behind Star.

Location	Local Time
Star (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 07:45:43 SAST
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-13, 20:45:43 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

Star Airport ( / FAZQ) Star, South Africa

Destination

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