Distance From Eielson Air Force Base to Sochi International Airport, EIL - AER Distance

The distance from Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 4957 miles or 7978 kilometers or 4305 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Fairbanks ( United States ) to Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairbanks and Sochi takes around 11 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, United States to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 11 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • EIL - AER

Kilometers		7978 km
Statute Miles		4957 miles
Nautical Miles		4305 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 23 minutes

Eielson Air Force Base to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - EIL to AER Flight Path

Location of Eielson Air Force Base & Sochi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fairbanks to Sochi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fairbanks, United States and Sochi, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Fairbanks, United States and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EIL - AER

Time difference between Fairbanks (United States) and Sochi (Russia) is 12 Hours.
Sochi time is 12 Hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Location	Local Time
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-01-15, 13:47:17 AKST
Sochi (Russia)	2025-01-16, 01:47:17 MSK

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Eielson Air Force Base (EIL / PAEI) Fairbanks, United States

Destination

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia