EIL
Fairbanks
United States
3,927 km
2,440 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
3,927 km
2,440 mi / 2,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EIL LAX
Airport Name Eielson Afb Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code EIL LAX
ICAO Code PAEI KLAX
City Fairbanks Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 548 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 64.670000, -147.100000 33.940000, -118.410000

Fairbanks (EIL) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 3,927 kilometers (2,440 miles / 2,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Fairbanks, it's 15:31 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fairbanks (EIL) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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