EIL
Fairbanks
United States
5,227 km
3,248 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
5,227 km
3,248 mi / 2,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
84°
east

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EIL JFK
Airport Name Eielson Afb Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code EIL JFK
ICAO Code PAEI KJFK
City Fairbanks New York
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/New_York
Elevation 548 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 64.670000, -147.100000 40.640000, -73.780000

Fairbanks (EIL) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 5,227 kilometers (3,248 miles / 2,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Fairbanks, it's 20:18 in New York. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Fairbanks (EIL) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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