Distance From Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field to Fairbanks International Airport, FCS - FAI Distance

The distance from Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2494 miles or 4013 kilometers or 2166 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 Fort Carson ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Carson and Fairbanks takes around 5 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field, Fort Carson, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 5 hours 43 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 • FCS - FAI

Kilometers		4013 km
Statute Miles		2494 miles
Nautical Miles		2166 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 43 minutes

Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - FCS to FAI Flight Path

Location of Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Carson to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Carson, United States and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FCS - FAI

Time difference between Fort Carson (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 2 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 2 Hours behind Fort Carson.

Location	Local Time
Fort Carson (United States)	2026-03-20, 17:38:07 MDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-03-20, 15:38:07 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

Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS / KFCS) Fort Carson, United States

Destination

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