BLR
Bangalore
India
10,576 km
6,572 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
10,576 km
6,572 mi / 5,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BLR EIL
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code BLR EIL
ICAO Code VOBL PAEI
City Bangalore Fairbanks
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,000 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 64.670000, -147.100000

Bangalore (BLR) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 10,576 kilometers (6,572 miles / 5,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting India with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:24 in Bangalore, it's 14:54 in Fairbanks. With a 14.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,453 feet between the two airports. Eielson Afb Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Fairbanks (EIL) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 316° (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 Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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