Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, JNB - FAI Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 9759 miles or 15705 kilometers or 8475 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Fairbanks takes around 22 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 22 hours 26 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 • JNB - FAI

Kilometers		15705 km
Statute Miles		9759 miles
Nautical Miles		8475 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 26 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to FAI Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Johannesburg, South Africa and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - FAI

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Fairbanks (United States) is 10 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 10 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-03-19, 19:47:51 SAST
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-03-19, 09:47:51 AKDT

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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI / PAFA) Fairbanks, United States