EIL
Fairbanks
United States
6,785 km
4,216 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,785 km
4,216 mi / 3,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Anchorage
Heading
23°
north northeast

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EIL LHR
Airport Name Eielson Afb Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code EIL LHR
ICAO Code PAEI EGLL
City Fairbanks London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/London
Elevation 548 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 64.670000, -147.100000 51.470000, -0.460000

Fairbanks (EIL) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 6,785 kilometers (4,216 miles / 3,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:23 in Fairbanks, it's 22:23 in London. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Fairbanks (EIL) follows a heading of 344° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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