Distance From Cardiff Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Cardiff Heliport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 4185 miles or 6734 kilometers or 3634 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 Cardiff ( United Kingdom ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cardiff and Fairbanks takes around 9 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cardiff Heliport, Cardiff, United Kingdom to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 9 hours 37 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 • - FAI

Kilometers		6734 km
Statute Miles		4185 miles
Nautical Miles		3634 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 37 minutes

Cardiff Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cardiff, United Kingdom and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Cardiff, United Kingdom and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Fairbanks (United States) is 9 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 9 Hours behind Cardiff.

Location	Local Time
Cardiff (United Kingdom)	2026-08-04, 17:46:29 BST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-08-04, 08:46:29 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

Cardiff Heliport ( / EGFC) Cardiff, United Kingdom

Destination

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