Distance From Central Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, CEM - FAI Distance

The distance from Central Airport (CEM) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 104 miles or 167 kilometers or 90 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 Central ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Central and Fairbanks takes around 0 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Airport, Central, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 0 hours 14 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 • CEM - FAI

Kilometers		167 km
Statute Miles		104 miles
Nautical Miles		90 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 14 minutes

Central Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - CEM to FAI Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Central, United States and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEM - FAI

Time difference between Central (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Central (United States)	2026-03-10, 04:32:44 AKDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-03-10, 04:32:44 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

Central Airport (CEM / PACE) Central, United States

Destination

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