EIL
Fairbanks
United States
5,644 km
3,507 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
5,644 km
3,507 mi / 3,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Anchorage
Heading
272°
west

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EIL NRT
Airport Name Eielson Afb Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code EIL NRT
ICAO Code PAEI RJAA
City Fairbanks Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 548 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 64.670000, -147.100000 35.760000, 140.390000

Fairbanks (EIL) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 5,644 kilometers (3,507 miles / 3,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Fairbanks, it's 07:04 in Tokyo. With a 18-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Fairbanks (EIL) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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