EIL
Fairbanks
United States
2,424 km
1,506 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
2,424 km
1,506 mi / 1,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EIL SEA
Airport Name Eielson Afb Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code EIL SEA
ICAO Code PAEI KSEA
City Fairbanks Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 548 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 64.670000, -147.100000 47.450000, -122.310000

Fairbanks (EIL) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 2,424 kilometers (1,506 miles / 1,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 07:04 in Fairbanks, it's 08:04 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks (EIL) follows a heading of 331° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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