Distance From Carson River Airport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Carson River Airport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 6988 miles or 11246 kilometers or 6069 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 Drysdale River ( Australia ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Drysdale River and Fairbanks takes around 16 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Carson River Airport, Drysdale River, Australia to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 16 hours 3 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		11246 km
Statute Miles		6988 miles
Nautical Miles		6069 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 3 minutes

Carson River Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Drysdale River, Australia and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Drysdale River, Australia and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Drysdale River (Australia) and Fairbanks (United States) is 17 Hours 30 Minutes.
Fairbanks time is 17 Hours 30 Minutes behind Drysdale River.

Location	Local Time
Drysdale River (Australia)	2026-10-27, 19:35:15 ACST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-10-27, 02:05:15 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

Carson River Airport ( / ) Drysdale River, Australia

Destination

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