Distance From Wallal Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, WLA - FAI Distance

The distance from Wallal Airport (WLA) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 7494 miles or 12060 kilometers or 6508 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 Wallal ( Australia ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wallal and Fairbanks takes around 17 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wallal Airport, Wallal, Australia to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 17 hours 13 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 • WLA - FAI

Kilometers		12060 km
Statute Miles		7494 miles
Nautical Miles		6508 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 13 minutes

Wallal Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - WLA to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wallal, Australia and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Wallal, Australia and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLA - FAI

Time difference between Wallal (Australia) and Fairbanks (United States) is 17 Hours 30 Minutes.
Fairbanks time is 17 Hours 30 Minutes behind Wallal.

Location	Local Time
Wallal (Australia)	2026-09-12, 14:16:52 ACST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-09-11, 20:46:52 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

Wallal Airport (WLA / YWAL) Wallal, Australia

Destination

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