DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
4,872 km
3,027 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
4,872 km
3,027 mi / 2,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Chicago
Heading
332°
north northwest

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DFW EIL
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code DFW EIL
ICAO Code KDFW PAEI
City Dallas-Fort Worth Fairbanks
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Anchorage
Elevation 606 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 64.670000, -147.100000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 4,872 kilometers (3,027 miles / 2,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 09:38 in Fairbanks. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fairbanks (EIL) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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